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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 discarded. The IAAF ratified the first record for 200 m on a curved track in 1951. "y" denotes times for 220 yards (201.17 m) which were also ratified for the event.
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.
The men's world record holder is Usain Bolt of Jamaica, who ran 19.19 s at the 2009 World Championships. The women's world record holder is Florence Griffith-Joyner of the United States, who ran 21.34 s at the 1988 Summer Olympics. The reigning Olympic champions are Letsile Tebogo (BOT) and Gabrielle Thomas (USA).
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
Gout is now the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m, holds the second fastest under-18 200m time ever, and now holds the new Oceania 200m record, per World Athletics. “These are adult times ...
Christian Coleman breaking the 60 m world record. In 2023, World Athletics decided to introduce the new term 'short track' to replace the previous term 'indoor' to describe events and performances that are set on a 200m track. [171] For track and combined events, the term "indoor world records" were changed to "short track world records".
We look back at how the legendary athlete broke the world record 12 years ago. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach ...
Record Athlete Nationality Date Meet Place Ref Flying 200m time trial (sea level) 9.088 Harrie Lavreysen Netherlands 7 August 2024 Olympic Games: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France [2] 250 m time trial (standing start) 16.949 Leigh Hoffman Australia 12 October 2022 World Championships: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France [8] 250 m time trial ...