Scherder became the first American woman to win gold at the championships for her efforts in the 50-meter backstroke, and she helped push the U.S. to a fourth-place finish overall.

Scherder became the first American woman to win gold at the championships for her efforts in the 50-meter backstroke, and she helped push the U.S. to a fourth-place finish overall.
Scherder became the first American woman to win gold at the championships for her efforts in the 50-meter backstroke, and she helped push the U.S. to a fourth-place finish overall.
Scherder became the first American woman to win gold at the championships for her efforts in the 50-meter backstroke, and she helped push the U.S. to a fourth-place finish overall.
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