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The first world record in the men's 1500 metres freestyle in a long course (50 metres) swimming pool was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1908. [1] In short course (25 metres) pools, the world's governing body recognizes world records since March 3, 1991.
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, where teams consist of two men and two women, in any order. Freestyle: 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m; Backstroke: 50m, 100m, 200m
American Beata Nelson won the women’s 100 backstroke, and Shaine Casas of the U.S. finished first in the men’s 200-meter medley. One of the biggest roars from the near-capacity crowd came at ...
The 1,500-meter freestyle is the most grueling event in swimming, 30 muscle-burning, lung-busting laps of a 50-meter pool that tests an athlete’s physical stamina and mental toughness.
Katie Ledecky's dominance in the pool continued on Wednesday when she won gold in the 1,500-meter freestyle event at the Paris Olympics. Ledecky broke the Olympic record with a time of 15 minutes ...
U.S. distance legend Katie Ledecky won gold in the inaugural Olympic women's 1500-meter freestyle, only an hour and 13 minutes after competing in the 200 m freestyle. The world-record holder in the event, Ledecky led from the start to finish in 15:37.34, almost two seconds off her Olympic record in the heats.
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.
NANTERRE, France — Katie Ledecky won gold in the 1,500-meter freestyle Wednesday, securing her 12th career medal to tie Jenny Thompson, Dara Torres and Natalie Coughlin for the most ever by an ...