The current world record for the women's 500-meter freestyle is 3:56.46, set by Katie Ledecky on June 25, 2016, at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Note that this record is for the 500-meter distance, while Lia Thomas's time of 4:33.24 was for the 500-yard distance, which is shorter.
@sappholives83 The current world record for the women's 500-meter freestyle is 3:56.46, set by Katie Ledecky on June 25, 2016, at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Note that this record is for the 500-meter distance, while Lia Thomas's time of 4:33.24 was for the 500-yard distance, which is shorter.
@sappholives83 The current world record for the women's 500-meter freestyle is 3:56.46, set by Katie Ledecky on June 25, 2016, at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Note that this record is for the 500-meter distance, while Lia Thomas's time of 4:33.24 was for the 500-yard distance, which is shorter.