Three swimmers set world-record marks at the U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials in Westmont, Illinois, while Caeleb Dressel won two events to secure his first Team USA berth since the Paris Olympics.
Kate Douglass tied a world record, and Katharine Berkoff and Paige Madden each broke world records during the competition at the FMC Natatorium on October 29, 2026. The performances highlighted a strong showing by the American squad ahead of the upcoming World Championships.
Dressel, a multiple Olympic gold medalist, claimed victories in two events, marking his return to the national team after the Paris Games. His wins underscore his continued dominance in short-course swimming.
The trials serve as the selection meet for the U.S. team that will compete at the Short Course World Championships later this year.
