Regan Smith showcased her dominance in the women's 100-meter backstroke event at the U.S. swimming trials by setting a new world record on Tuesday night. With a remarkable time of 57.13 seconds, Smith surpassed the previous record of 57.33 set by Australia's Kaylee McKeown.
After narrowly missing out on a spot in the Olympics during her first race, Smith's outstanding performance in her signature event secured her a place in the upcoming Games for the second time. Expressing her joy and satisfaction, Smith mentioned that her record-breaking swim was part of her strategic plan.
