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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.
100 m freestyle: ♦46.40 Pan Zhanle China (CHN) 2024 Paris: 31 July 2024 [5] 200 m freestyle: 1:42.96 Michael Phelps United States (USA) 2008 Beijing: 12 August 2008 [6] 400 m freestyle: 3:40.14 Sun Yang China (CHN) 2012 London: 28 July 2012 [7] 800 m freestyle: 7:38.19 Daniel Wiffen Ireland (IRL) 2024 Paris: 30 July 2024 [8] 1500 m freestyle
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
Katie Ledecky is having a great time in her first competitive event of the season at this week’s FINA Swimming World Cup. Ledecky set a world record in the 1,500-meter freestyle on Saturday ...
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.
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 ...
50m freestyle: 23.99 not ratified, fastest all-time junior: Cate Campbell Australia 2 August 2009: World Championships: Rome, Italy [28] 100m freestyle: 52.70 Penny Oleksiak Canada 11 August 2016: Olympic Games: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [29] 100m freestyle: 52.49 not ratified, fastest all-time junior: Mollie O'Callaghan Australia 18 May 2022 ...
Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle with ease on Tuesday at the World Aquatics Championships in a landmark victory which made her the most decorated female swimmer at the worlds with 20 ...