Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu broke the world record in the 400-meter individual medley on Saturday, winning the first Olympic medal of her career, The New York Times reports.
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Hungarian Katinka Hosszu won her second gold in three days by triumphing in the women’s 100 metre backstroke.
Baker got off to a strong start off the wall, and it was evident because of her touching at the first 50 just.05 seconds behind Seebohm of Australia all the way up in Lane 1. “Going a best time and getting a silver medal is pretty incredible and I couldn’t be happier”.
Kathleen Baker is not one of those athletic swimming marvels, but Baker swam constantly… and joyfully.
American Olivia Smoliga placed sixth with 58.95.
Franklin was in tears earlier after failing to make the final of the 200 freestyle, but has another chance in the 200 backstroke, in which she also won gold in London.
Australian backstrokers Emily Seebohm and Madi Wilson took gold and silver, respectively, at the 2015 World Championships.
Baker, who qualified fastest for the final, clocked 58.75, to finish 0.01 seconds ahead of Masse and Fu.
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She faded in the closing stages on Monday to finish seventh.
