Jimenez Sets New Dominican Republic Record on Day Three at Short Course Worlds

BUDAPEST, Hungary – University of Houston Swimming & Diving sophomore Elizabeth Jimenez broke the Dominican Republic's 50-meter backstroke record to wrap up competition on the third day of the FINA 25-meter World Aquatic Championships, also known as Short Course Worlds, at Duna Arena on Thursday morning.

Jimenez posted a time of 28.44 in the preliminary heats to claim 37^th overall in the event. She topped the Dominican Republic's previous record of 29.17 set by Krystal Lara at Short Course Worlds in 2018.

Jimenez is the second Cougar to break a national record at the meet. Senior Henrietta Fangli set a new record for Hungary in the 100-meter breaststroke on Wednesday.

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Fangli is back in action representing Hungary at Short Course Worlds on Saturday. She will compete in the 50-meter breaststroke preliminary heats starting at 3:40 a.m. CT with the top 16 in prelims advancing to the semifinals at 10:48 a.m. CT.

Fifth-year Danielle Titus (Barbados) and freshman Lottie Cullen (Ireland) close out competition in Hungary on Sunday, swimming in the 200-meter backstroke. Prelims are set for 2:46 a.m. CT.

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