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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.
[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 ...
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 ...
In between Olympics, in 1927, Weissmuller set a world record of 51.0 in the 100-yard freestyle, a mark that stood for 17 years and was perhaps his greatest achievement.
Pan Zhanle of China broke his own world record on the way to winning the men’s 100-meter freestyle Wednesday night, finishing in 46.40 seconds for his country's first swimming gold medal of the ...
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.
Men's 4×50m freestyle: 100-119 120-159 1:34.09 Maksim Kruk Ilya Kavalionak Pavel Lagoun Pavel Zinkevich Belarus Zubr 12 February 1979: 36 years, 183 days: 14 August 2015 World Championships: Kazan, Russia [57] 160-199 1:34.92 Aleksandr Shilin (24.36) Sergei Medvedev (23.75) Aleksei Manzhula (22.79) Vladimir Predkin (24.02) Russia Neva Stars 31 ...
Emmy Zimmer, 13, broke the ACAC girls 13-14 record in the 50 yard freestyle, swimming the event in 24.55 seconds and taking 5th place in finals. She also made finals in the 100 yard backstroke ...