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Anna Moesch sets American 100 m freestyle record and joins the fastest swimmers in modern sporting history

Anna Moesch swam an American record of 51.94 in the women’s 100 m freestyle in London and became the second-fastest swimmer ever in the event. Her performance at AP Race London International 2026 confirmed a major breakthrough in world sprint swimming and reshaped the U.S. freestyle picture. The result raised the standard for the event and strengthened her relay credentials