Kylie Masse Slips Past 100 Back World Record with 58.10

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Kylie Masse of Canada slipped past the long-standing 100 back world record in finals of the women’s 100 back. Masse had led the field throughout the prelims and semi-finals, flirting with the world record in semi-finals.

Her efforts came to fruition tonight as she posted a 58.10 to better the 2009 world record of 58.12. The record was posted at the 2009 World Championships during the super suit era by Great Britain’s Gemma Spofforth.

Comparative splits:

Masse (2017): 28.51, 29.59 = 58.10
Spofforth (2009): 28.71, 29.41 = 58.12

Her record doubles as a Canadian National Record and marks the first time since 1974 that a Canadian woman has held the 100 back world record. Wendy Cook previously held it in 1974, while Elaine Tanner lowered the world record twice in 1967.

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Bill Bell

6 years ago

Massey, Tanner, Cook and Annamay Pierse ( 200 breast @. Rome Workds) only Canadian women to set wrs and Massey only Canadian woman world champion.

Several Canadian men have also won WC golds.

Thomas A. Small

6 years ago

Congratulations

Tanya MacTavish

6 years ago

Brilliant

Rich Davis

6 years ago

Wait for the relay. I believe she’ll go under 58 now she finally has the record.