Hardy breaks women’s 50-meter breastsroke record
Jessica Hardy from the United States set a world record in the women’s 50-meter breaststroke at the short-course world championships.
Hardy wore won of the new high-tech LZR racer swimsuits from Speedo.
“I love wearing the new suit,” Hardy said. “I don’t know the politics behind it, but I feel comfortable and more confident in it. It’s fabulous for our sport. I just wear what I’m allowed to wear.”
Kate Haywood from Britain and Sarah Katsoulis from Australia shared second place.
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