Lilly King Stuns with 1:04.13 100 Breast World Record; Meili Second

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Lilly King of the USA blazed ahead of the competition in the women’s 100 breast, over-turning Ruta Meilutyte’s World Record en route to gold. Tonight’s 100 breast swim was one of the most anticipated events of the schedule as King went head-to-head with Russian rival Yulia Efimova.

Efimova neared the world record .01 seconds in semi-finals, but it was King who would take gold and the world record. King delivered a sizzling time of 1:04.13 to finish well ahead of the previous 1:04.35, set in 2013 by Meilutyte.

Comparative splits:

  • King (2017): 29.80, 34.33 = 1:04.13
  • Meilutyte (2013): 29.97, 34.38 = 1:04.35

King’s new record makes her the third American in the last decade to etch her name in the 100 breast world record book, joining the likes of Jessica Hardy and Rebecca Soni. Her world record also doubles as a new American Record.

King’s gold is the fourth American gold medal at the World Championships in the 100 breast joining Kristy Kowal (1998) and Soni (2009, 2011).

Fellow American Katie Meili snuck her way into second place with a swift time of 1:05.03, a personal best for Meili, while Efimova sunk to third and a final time of 1:05.05. Efimova gets her fourth 100 breast World’s medal dating all the way back to her silver in 2009. She was second in 2013 and won gold in 2015.

Meilutyte posted a final time of 1:05.65 for fourth overall, followed by China’s Shi Jinglin and her time of 1:06.43.

Canada’s Kierra Smith (1:06.90), Spain’s Jessica Vall (1:06.95), and Great Britain’s Sarah Vasey (1:07.19) rounded out the top eight.

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Elizabeth Upton
6 years ago

Outstanding…..

Kristine McFadden
Kristine McFadden
6 years ago

Katie Meili didn’t sneak up on anyone! She has been a consistent and solid performer for a few years now – she just doesn’t get talked about! The way her career has skyrocketed is amazing not to mention the fact that she is humble, gracious and a positive influence on everyone around her.
Great Swim USA!

Ger
Ger
6 years ago

That made my day. Brilliant.

Carol
Carol
6 years ago

Glad to see such a great victory and doubly glad the cheating Russian didn’t get it. Shame she made the podium really

Carol Goodey
6 years ago

Great swims, such a shame the cheating Russian made it on the podium

Chad Young
6 years ago

Way to go Lily and Katie. Unbelievable swims from both ladies!! The USA is proud of you! ????

Nick Cittadino
6 years ago
Heather Long
6 years ago

Never wake the sleeping bear — she shall pounce! Outstanding swims!!!

Lori Antolick
6 years ago

Way to go Lily! THat was INSANE Pure BEAST MODE! Take that, doper!

Heather Raley
6 years ago

Tommy Nowakowski your Hoosier is still on fire!

Tommy Nowakowski
6 years ago
Reply to  Heather Raley

Always!!!

Maureen Fluehr Carll
6 years ago

Lilly and Katie, outstanding!!!Go USA!!!!

Deron Hawkins
6 years ago

Great job Lil’!!

Nancy Dougherty
6 years ago

Wow. That’s awesome. Way to go Lily and Katie Melli ❤️

Allen Wone
6 years ago

Bye efimova

Xochitl Soto-Zavala
6 years ago

Wooooohoooooo!!! Way to go Lilly!!!!

The Antons
6 years ago

Way to go Lily King! Congratulations!

Patti Cunningham
6 years ago

Wow, way to go Lily!

Ellen Alexander Dalbo
6 years ago

Unreal!

Jocie Harris-Hoch
6 years ago

Molly Hoch

Anna Roque Henning
6 years ago

Wag that finger back!

Kris Kixmiller Sealey
6 years ago

Amazing! She is a Hoosier!

Kingsbrooke Sea Lions
6 years ago

????? Way to go Lily King!

Paige Wolfe
6 years ago

Yes!!!

Rachel Spaulding
6 years ago

Bill Spaulding

Debbie Colson
6 years ago

Great job USA!!

Tony Schorr
6 years ago

Lily & Katie, 1&2!!! Congratulations ladies!!! Go TEAM USA!!!

Diana Correa
6 years ago

Way to kick some serious booty! Love our Lilly

Courtney Andrews
6 years ago

Way to go Lily!

Shaheen Alghofari
6 years ago

Betsy Perry have u seen this yet

Chrisse Hassett New
6 years ago

Chrisse Hassett told you so!!

Debi Olivier
6 years ago

Ashley !!!

Debi Olivier
6 years ago
Reply to  Debi Olivier

☝️

Jaden Harris
6 years ago

Aiden Drew Ashlea Adam

Callum McLelland-Maher

Alex Maher

Jacob Furgatch
6 years ago

Cool. I remember Sarah got third to Meili in Sarah’s very last race at the 2013 Ivy’s.

Carol Roberts-Bennis
6 years ago

Way to go lilly!

Shannon Dolan
6 years ago

What an awesome race for both girls!!!!

Laura Johnston
6 years ago

Awesome

McCall Ryles
6 years ago

Jesse Avery

Greg Walker
6 years ago

That’s about what I swam once upon a time (in yards, with two more turns!)

Nancy Pulham
6 years ago

Unfortunately she’s a spoilt brat and hasn’t got the maturity or dignity to win gracefully ?

Krissy Miller
6 years ago
Reply to  Nancy Pulham

Wow, do you actually know her personally?!

Rich Davis
6 years ago
Reply to  Nancy Pulham

And how would you treat me if I showed up and tried to steal everything you and your friends have worked so hard for because I’m lazy and/or not as gifted?

Carol Goodey
6 years ago
Reply to  Nancy Pulham

Unless you know her personally how can you say that. Are you referring to the cheating Russian, I certainly wouldn’t be polite to a proven druggie?

Randall Smith
6 years ago

Fast,

Christie Tuxworth
6 years ago

☝️haha Effimova ?

Cheri Snyder Mattson
6 years ago

Alexis Mattson

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