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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.
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
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.
100-104 Women's 100m freestyle: 25-29 56.96 Emma Gage Great Britain Trafford Metro Bor SC 11 August 2015 World Masters Championships: Kazan, Russia [73] 30-34 35-39 40-44 58.04 † Erica Braun United States 8 June 2013 Pan American Masters Championships Sarasota, Florida [47] 45-49 50-54 1:01.13 Laura Val United States Tamalpais Aquatic Masters ...
Torri Huske was the only American besides Ledecky to reach the podium Wednesday, claiming her third medal of the Games by finishing second in the women’s 100-meter freestyle in 52.29, 0.13 ...
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.
100 m freestyle: S4: 1:46.84 Karen Breumso Denmark: 20 Mar 1999 - Esbjerg, Denmark: 100 m freestyle: S5: 1:24.82 Teresa Perales Fernandez Spain: 3 Nov 2007 - Sheffield, United Kingdom: 100 m freestyle: S6: 1:21.96 Mirjam de Koning-Peper Netherlands: 2 Feb 2008 - Bussum, Netherlands: 100 m freestyle: S7: 1:14.25 Kirsten Bruhn Germany: 12 Nov ...
The women's 4×100-metre event was first contested at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, but the men's 4×100-metre event did not appear until the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Prior to 1964, the longer 4×200-metre freestyle relay was the only men's relay event staged.