Swimming-Dekker wins women’s 50 metres butterfly world title

SHANGHAI, July 30 (Reuters) - Dutchwoman Inge Dekker won the 50 metres butterfly title at the world swimming championships on Saturday.

Dekker clocked 25.71 seconds to claim gold ahead of world record holder Therese Alshammar of Sweden (25.76). Melanie Henique of France won bronze in 25.86.