Tatjana Smith has solidified her status as a dominant force in women's swimming by clinching back-to-back gold medals in the 100m breaststroke event, replicating her triumph from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Smith's impressive performance saw her clocking in at 1:05.28, securing the gold medal. Tang Qianting of China closely followed with a time of 1:05.54, earning the silver medal. Mona McSharry made history for Ireland by claiming the bronze medal with a time of 1:05.59.
Notably, Lilly King of the USA, the current world record holder in the women's 100m breaststroke, faced a disappointing outcome as she finished in fourth place, a mere 0.01 seconds behind McSharry. King's near miss highlights the fierce competition and razor-thin margins that characterize elite-level swimming competitions.
