91.5FM
91.5HD2
8.85 c91.5 FM
91.5 HD2
Canada's Masse wins third straight world 100 backstroke medal with silver in Budapest
BY The Canadian Press, Jun 21, 2022 12:32 AM - REPORT AN ERROR
Kylie Masse took silver in the women's 100-metre backstroke at the world aquatic championships, finishing just short of a third straight world title in the event. (Photo - Swimming Canada/Twitter)
Kylie Masse took silver in the women's 100-metre backstroke at the world aquatic championships, finishing just short of a third straight world title in the event.
Masse, from LaSalle, Ont., finished in 58.40 seconds, .18 seconds behind winner Regan Smith of the United States.
Claire Curzan of the U.S., was third in 58.67 seconds.
Masse got the fastest start in the field of eight swimmers and was beside Smith out of the turn.
Masse pressured Smith over the final 50 metres, but the American touched the wall just ahead of the two-time champion.
It's the sixth world championship medal for Masse, who won the 100 backstroke in Budapest in 2017 and Gwangju, South Korea in 2019.
Share on
Related News
Sign up for the newsletter
We'll deliver best of entertainment right into your inboxWe love to hear from our listeners, so feel free to send us message
Message us on whatsapp
