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Turning on the jets over the final 25 meters, Leila Vaziri set the first world record of her career by clocking 28.16 in the semifinals of the 50 backstroke.<\/p>\n<p>Vaziri lowered the 2005 world record of Germany&#39;s Janine Pietsch, which stood at 28.19. Earlier in the day, during the prelims of the 50 back, Vaziri established an American record. So, it wasn&#39;t a complete surprise that she amped it up a notch at night. Now, Vaziri has to keep the roll going in the final and for her search for gold.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I&#39;m a rookie on the team,&quot; Vaziri said. &quot;It&#39;s the best experience ever. It&#39;s so much fun racing fast. It&#39;s good to be in a situation in which all the coaches are relaxed, having a good time.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>The former Indiana University standout had a comfortable cushion over the remainder of the competition, as Belarus&#39; Aliaksandra Herasimenia was the second-fastest qualifier in 28.38. 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