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The first world record in the men's 50 metres freestylein long course (50 metres) swimmingwas recognized by the International Swimming Federation(FINA) in 1976. In short course (25 metres) swimming events the world's governing body recognizes world records since March 3, 1991. The drop in world record times in 2008-2009 coincided with the ...
Graphs of the progression of the World Records in all four strokes (50m, 100m and 200m distances). This is a history of the progression of the world record for the 200 metres freestyle swimming event. It is a listing of the fastest-times-ever swum in the event, in both long course (50m) and short course (25m) swimming pools.
The following table shows the world record progression in the men's 200 metres, as ratified by the IAAF. The current record of 19.19 seconds was set by Usain Bolt at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics. The IAAF maintained separate records for 200 m over a straight track and over a curved track until 1976, when records for the former were ...
6. Caeleb Dressel (2021) United States. 100m butterfly LC 4 × 100m medley relay LC 50m freestyle SC 100m butterfly SC 100m individual medley SC 4 × 50m freestyle relay SC. 4. Ryan Murphy (2024) United States. 4 × 100m medley relay LC Mixed 4 × 100m medley relay LC 4 × 100m medley relay SC Mixed 4 × 50m medley relay SC.
The first World Record in the 200 m for women (athletics) was recognised by the Fédération Sportive Féminine Internationale (FSFI) in 1922. The FSFI was absorbed by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1936. However, the IAAF did not maintain a record category for 200 m (bend) as opposed to 200 m (straight) until after 1951.
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. Times have consistently dropped over the years due to better ...
The 200 metres at the Summer Olympics has been contested since the second edition of the multi-sport event. The men's 200 m has been present on the Olympic athletics programme since 1900 and the women's 200 m has been held continuously since its introduction at the 1948 Games. It is the most prestigious 200 m race at elite level.
The 29-year-old cruised to victory in the 50-meter freestyle to win her 21 st individual medal at the world championships, setting a blistering time of 23.62, just 0.01 seconds slower than the ...