Fly queen Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden has won the gold medal in the 50m freestyle race with a 23.69. 

She was joined under 24 seconds by Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands, silver, as she broke 24 for the first time.

Sjostrom just missed her world record in the 50 free that she set last night in the semi-finals.

USA’s Simone Manuel also broke 24 for the first time as she swam a 23.97 to break the American Record.

Sjostrom joins Therese Alshammar (2011) as winners in the event for Sweden at the World Championships. Sjostrom upgrades her bronze from 2015 in this event.

To read her interview with Times of Malta, click here.

 

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