At the 2024 U.S. trials, Regan Smith set a new world record in 100-meter backstroke in long course. “I spent the last two years and a half being this close to it. I knew I was good enough that I ...

Three-time Olympic medalist Regan Smith set a new world record in the women’s 100-meter backstroke Tuesday night with a time of 57.13 seconds at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Indianapolis.

Regan Smith has won six Olympic medals in two games, but is still searching for her first gold. The American swimmer, though, is keeping perspective.