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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 ...
the swimming events of the World Aquatics Championships, held in a long course (50 meter) pool. World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m), at which swimming is the only discipline. This meet is held in a short course (25 meter) pool. Both events are organized by the international governing body for aquatics, World Aquatics (formerly known as ...
Katie Ledecky holds Olympic records in the 400, 800, and 1500 m freestyle events Emma McKeon holds Olympic records in one individual and one relay event. ♦ denotes a performance that is also a current world record.
The first world record in the 400 metres individual medley in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognized by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1957, followed by the women a year later. In the short course (25 metres) swimming events the world's governing body recognizes world records since March 3, 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]
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 first world record in the 200 metres individual medley in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1956, followed by the women a year later. In the short course (25 metres) swimming events the world's governing body recognizes world records since March 3, 1991.
Year Gold Silver Bronze 1973 Belgrade: Jim Montgomery United States Kurt Krumpholz United States Roger Pyttel East Germany 1975 Cali: Timothy Shaw United States Bruce Furniss