USA Women Break World Record in 4×100m Medley Relay

🇺🇸 USA Women Set World Record in 4×100m Medley Relay at World Championships

In a moment that electrified the swimming world, Team USA’s women’s 4×100m medley relay squad shattered the world record, clocking an astonishing 3:49.34 at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The gold-medal performance was a showcase of individual brilliance and collective dominance that cements Team USA’s position as the global powerhouse in women’s swimming.

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Who Made History?

The quartet featured four of the most elite swimmers in the world:

Regan Smith (Backstroke)

Kate Douglass (Breaststroke)

Gretchen Walsh (Butterfly)

Torri Huske (Freestyle)

Each swimmer delivered a world-class leg that combined for a flawless race. Their splits were not only fast—they were nearly perfect from a technical standpoint. Their chemistry, transitions, and raw speed were the envy of every team on the deck.

“We knew we had something special,” said Torri Huske after the race. “But to put it all together like this on the biggest stage—it’s just unreal.”

Team USA competing in the 4x100m medley relay at 2025 World Championships

World Record-Breaking Details

Swimmer	Stroke	Split Time
Regan Smith	Backstroke	57.33 sec
Kate Douglass	Breaststroke	1:04.45
Gretchen Walsh	Butterfly	55.18 sec
Torri Huske	Freestyle	52.38 sec
Total Time		3:49.34

The previous world record of 3:50.40, set by the USA in 2019, was obliterated by over a full second—an eternity in elite swimming.

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Dominance on the Global Stage

This win comes amid intense global competition, particularly from teams like Australia, Canada, and China, all of whom had strong lineups entering the final. But the Americans pulled away with such authority that the silver medalists—Australia—finished over a second behind.

It wasn’t just a win. It was a statement.

“This team is built on excellence,” said U.S. head coach Dave Durden. “Every one of these women is at the peak of her game, and they delivered a performance for the ages.”

USA women's team celebrates gold and world record at World Aquatics Championships"

What Makes the Medley Relay So Special?

The 4×100m medley relay is the ultimate test of versatility and depth in swimming. Each swimmer must specialize in one of the four strokes: backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle. For a team to dominate, every swimmer must be among the world’s best at her stroke.

In Team USA’s case, each swimmer is either a current world champion or record holder in her discipline. That depth is unmatched.

Stroke sequence in 4x100m women’s medley relay explained visually

Why This Record Matters

Inspiration for Young Swimmers: Performances like these light a fire in the next generation of athletes, particularly young women.

Olympic Momentum: With the Paris 2028 Olympics on the horizon, this win solidifies the U.S. as the team to beat.

American Excellence: It's a reminder that the U.S. swimming program continues to evolve, with depth, strategy, and development at its core.

What's Next for Team USA?

With their confidence sky-high and a new world record under their belt, Team USA’s women's relay team will next aim to defend their Olympic title at the 2028 Summer Games in Paris. Given their form and youth, this squad could dominate for years to come.

"Swimming fans at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore"

FAQ: USA Women’s 4×100m Medley Relay

Q1: Who holds the current world record in the women’s 4×100m medley relay?
A: Team USA, with a time of 3:49.34 set in 2025 at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.

Q2: What strokes are included in a medley relay?
A: Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Freestyle—in that order.

Q3: Who swam which leg for Team USA in 2025?
A: Regan Smith (backstroke), Kate Douglass (breaststroke), Gretchen Walsh (butterfly), and Torri Huske (freestyle).

Q4: What was the previous record and when was it set?
A: The previous record was 3:50.40, also held by Team USA, set in 2019.

Q5: Will this team compete in the Paris 2028 Olympics?
A: Most likely, yes. All four athletes are expected to remain active through the next Olympic cycle.

Final Takeaway

The 2025 World Aquatics Championships will be remembered for many things, but Team USA’s world record in the women’s 4×100m medley relay will be the moment that echoes through the sport’s history. It was more than a race—it was a reminder of what’s possible when talent, preparation, and pride come together in perfect harmony.

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