Aussie O'Callaghan stunned after breaking long-standing swimming world record

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At just 19, Mollie O'Callaghan writes herself into the record books at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, winning gold ahead of Australian teammate Ariarne Titmus in the women's 200 metres freestyle.

abc.net.au/news/world-aquatics-championships-mollie-o-callaghan-gold/102653820Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan says she was a "wreck" after setting a world record and winning gold in the women's 200 metres freestyle in Fukuoka.The previous world record had stood for 14 yearsO'Callaghan finished over the top of training partner and Australian teammate Ariarne Titmus.

Australia leads the medal standings in the swimming program in Fukuoka with six golds following O'Callaghan's victory."I kind of looked [at the results board] and I was a bit like, 'Oh, is that me or not?'. O'Callaghan dared not even dream of the achievement, especially given she dislocated a kneecap at training six weeks ago.

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