In a battle that came down to the finish, Quintin McCarty got his hand on the wall first in the 50 Back, winning in 24.51. This is McCarty’s first major international title. After the race, he spoke about how important his perspective is, emphasizing having fun and not thinking about the race too much.
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QUINTIN MCCARTY AFTER GOLD FOR USA: “DON’T THINK. HAVE FUN. SMILE. THAT’S MY BIGGEST ADVICE”
In a battle that came down to the finish, Quintin McCarty got his hand on the wall first in the 50 Back, winning in 24.51
Coleman Hodges
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August 14, 2026
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