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Graphic data for World Record Progression in Men and Women Swimming 50m-100m-200m Long and Short Course Butterfly-Backstroke-Breaststroke-Freestyle. 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]
The world records in swimming are ratified by World Aquatics ... 4 × 100 m freestyle, 4 × 200 m freestyle, 4 × 50 m medley relay (short course only), 4 × 100 m ...
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. [2] The first swimmer to break the one-minute barrier (long course) was Johnny Weissmuller, in 1922. [3]
The two other Chinese world record holders in history are Zhang Lin, whose 800m freestyle swim from 2009 still stands, while controversial compatriot Sun Yang has held the 1,500m freestyle since 2012.
China's Pan Zhanle celebrates after winning the men's 100-meter freestyle final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (ASSOCIATED ...
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.
19-year-old swimming phenom Pan Zhanle set a new world record in the men’s 100m freestyle at the World Championships in Doha Sunday
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 ...