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The world records in swimming are ratified by World Aquatics (formerly known as FINA), the international governing body of swimming. Records can be set in long course (50 metres) or short course (25 metres) swimming pools. World Aquatics recognizes world records in the following events for both men and women, [1] [2] except for the mixed relays ...
[f] ^ For the SCM women's 200 free American Record, Allison Schmitt swam a faster time at the 2009 Duel in the Pool (1:51.67); however, the time has not been recognized as a record by USA Swimming. [g] ^ For the SCM women's 400 IM American Record , Julia Smit at the 2009 Duel in the Pool set a then-World Record of 4:21.04; however, this time ...
Ryan Murphy broke the men's 100 m backstroke world record in the final of the men's 4×100 m medley relay. ^ Sarah Sjöström broke the Olympic record in semifinal 2 of the women's 50 m freestyle. ^ Regan Smith broke the women's 100 m backstroke Olympic record in the final of the women's 4×100 m medley relay.
The 100 metre freestyle is often considered to be the highlight (Blue Ribbon event) [1] of the sport of swimming, like 100 metres in the sport of Athletics, symbolizing the pinnacle of speed and athleticism in swimming competitions.
The first world record in the 100 metres freestyle in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1905. [1] In the short course (25 metres) swimming events, the world's governing body recognizes world records since 3 March 1991.
The Masters world records in swimming are ratified by FINA, the international governing body of swimming. Records can be set by registered Masters competitors. The minimum age is 25 years in long course (50 metres) or short course (25 metres) swimming pools. [1]
butterfly: 50, 100 and 200; Individual medley: 100 (short course only), 200 and 400; relays: 4×50 free (short course only), 4×100 free, 4×200 free, 4×50 medley (short course only) and 4×100 medley. Also recognized are mixed relay records for 4 × 100 medley and free relays. All records were swum in finals unless noted otherwise.
She was a national record-holder in the 100-yard freestyle, and was part of a world record 4x100-meter freestyle relay team on September 27, 1964 which swam a short-lived world record time of 4:07.6 in Los Angeles prior to the Tokyo Olympics. [2] [3]