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Masse makes Canadian swimming history with bronze medal in women's 50m backstroke


Published on 2024-12-13 14:45:42 - MSN
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  • Kylie Masse became Canada's most decorated athlete with her 20th combined medal at short and long course worlds, collecting bronze in the women's 50-metre backstroke.

Kylie Masse made Canadian swimming history at the World Aquatics Short Course Championships in Doha, Qatar, by becoming the first Canadian woman to win a medal in the 100-meter backstroke at this event. She secured a bronze medal with a time of 56.09 seconds, finishing behind Australia's Kaylee McKeown, who set a world record, and American Claire Curzan. This achievement adds to Masse's impressive record, which includes being a three-time Olympic medalist and holding multiple world championship titles in long course swimming.

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