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Mary-Ambre Moluh took down the European 100 back record on the leadoff as France won the mixed medley relay in Paris.
Out in 28.04 and back in 29.95, the 20-year-old posted 57.99 to become the first European woman to break 58secs.
She took 0.09 off the continental standard of 58.08 held by Great Britain’s Kathleen Dawson since the 2021 edition in Budapest.
It elevates Moluh to seventh performer all-time, headed by the USA’s Regan Smith and her 57.13 WR.
She’s the fourth-best performer in the world this year with the sixth-fastest time with Smith leading the rankings in 57.49.
Moluh, who swims for Cal Bears in the US collegiate system, also lowered the French 50 back record to 27.20 at the national championships in June.
Despite her historic swim, Moluh handed over in seventh given she was up against the likes of Kliment Kolesnikov and Apostolos Siskos on the opening leg.
She handed over to Carl Aitkaci who split 59.05 as France remained in seventh, reaching halfway in 1:57.04, well behind leaders NAB, Great Britain and Greece.
However, Maxime Grousset followed up his 50 fly silver with a 49.66 fly split to propel the quartet into first place with just the freestyle to go.
The crowd threatened to raise the roof of the Olympic Aquatic Centre as Marie Wattel turned into the final 50, their cheers reaching a crescendo as she brought the quartet home for the title in 3:39.64.
The Netherlands were in sixth when Sean Niewold handed over to Marrit Steenbergen on the anchor leg. Steenbergen, who won the 100 free earlier in the session, split an eyewatering 50.87 to steer the Dutch into second in 3:40.92. It was the fastest women’s split in history, 0.06 quicker than Cate Campbell’s 50.93 at the 2018 Pan Pacs.
The Neutral Athletes B squad were third in 3:41.52, 0.19 ahead of Great Britain.
