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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 women's 50 metre freestyle event at the 2020 Summer Olympics was held from 30 July to 1 August 2021 at the Olympic Aquatics Centre. [1] It was the event's ninth consecutive appearance, having been held at every edition since 1988.
The first world record in the men's 50 metres freestyle in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognized by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1976.In short course (25 metres) swimming events the world's governing body recognizes world records since March 3, 1991.
The women's vault record has been advanced 9 times indoors by three different women, each ratified as a world record. The last record to be set indoors was in 2004. Sergey Bubka 's 1993 pole vault world indoor record of 6.15 m was not considered to be a world record, because it was set before the new rule came into effect.
50 metres, or 50-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field. It is a relatively uncommon non-championship event for indoor track and field, normally dominated by the best outdoor 100 metres runners. At outdoor athletics competitions it is used in the Special Olympics and a rare distance, at least
A supportive crowd at Paris' Stade de France national stadium rallied around Britain's Megan Keith as she crossed the finish line for the women's 10,000m final Aug. 9 by herself.
Top all-time finishes in the men's 400-meter hurdles Karsten Warholm, Norway: 45.94 seconds (Aug. 3, 2021 — 2021 Tokyo Olympics) Rai Benjamin, United States: 46.17 seconds (Aug. 3, 2021 — 2021 ...
The women's 50 metre freestyle event at the 2024 Summer Olympics was held from 3 to 4 August 2024 at Paris La Défense Arena. [1]Sweden's Sarah Sjöström was the favourite going into the event and set a new Olympic record of 23.66 seconds in the semifinal to qualify as the top seed.