China's Jing Zhao Sets World 50-Meter Backstroke Record
By wchung | 02 Apr, 2026
Zhao Jing of China reacts after setting a new world record in the Women's 50m Backstroke heat during the short-course World Cup swimming competition in Eriksdalshallen in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. Swimmer at left unidentified. (AP Photo/Scanpix/Fredrik Sandberg)
Jing Zhao of China has set a world record in the women’s 50-meter backstroke at a short-course World Cup meet.
Jing won a qualifying heat Tuesday in 26.08 seconds, beating the previous record of 26.17 set by Marieke Guehrer of Australia four days ago at the World Cup in Moscow.
Jing’s record was set on the first day of competitions in Stockholm.
11/10/2009 5:59 AM STOCKHOLM (AP)
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