KAZAN, Russia (AP) – Australia dominated the 100-meter backstroke events at the world swimming championships Tuesday, winning the men’s title and going 1-2 in the women’s final.
Two more world records fell on the third night of swimming at Kazan Arena, where a cool breeze swept through the soccer stadium.
Mitchell Larkin won the men’s 100 back in 52.40 seconds.
He came into the championships with the top time in the world this year, having emerged at last year’s Commonwealth Games, where he earned silver in the 100 and gold in the 200 back.
“The first thing that came into my head was, ‘Wow. This is the moment. This is what you’ve dreamt of for so many years,'” Larkin said.