Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan stormed to victory to take the ladies's 100 metres freestyle gold on the swimming world championships on Thursday on the again of an outstanding second cut up.
O'Callaghan was third within the ultimate 50 however raced into the lead in the previous few metres to beat favorite and world document holder Sarah Sjoestroem of Sweden, who took the silver, whereas American Torri Huske was third.
The Australian clocked 52.67 seconds to take gold, 0.13 seconds forward of Sjoestroem whereas Huske was only a quarter of a second behind.
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"I am so excited, I actually do not know what to say. I wasn't anticipating that in any respect. I am racing some wonderful ladies right here," O'Callaghan mentioned after profitable her first particular person gold on the world championships.
O'Callaghan had set the quickest time within the semifinals to earn a spot in lane 4 and she or he was unfazed within the ultimate stretch with Sjoestroem and Huske, the 100m butterfly champion, on both facet.
The sector was blown vast open with defending champion and twice-Olympic gold medallist Simone Manuel not competing whereas O'Callaghan's compatriot Shayna Jack withdrew from the championships after breaking her hand throughout a coaching session.
In the meantime, Lilly King of USA received the Girls 200m Breaststroke with a timing of two:22.41. Jenna Strauch of Australia clinched the silver, whereas USA's Kate Douglass bagged bronze.
