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Masse becomes most decorated Canadian with bronze at short-course championships

Dec 13, 2024 | 10:44 AM

BUDAPEST — Kylie Masse became Canada’s most decorated swimmer at the world championships after winning a short-course bronze medal on Friday.

Masse touched the wall in 25.78 seconds to finish third in the women’s 50-metre backstroke.

Americans Regan Smith, who set a world record (25.23), and Katharine Berkoff (25.61) took gold and silver, while Calgary’s Ingrid Wilm placed just off the podium in fourth.

Masse, a 28-year-old swimmer from Lasalle, Ont., now has 20 medals combined at long and short-course worlds.