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50 meter freestyle world record

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∙ 12y ago

Updated: 9/27/2023

A total of 32 records were made in 100 meters freestyle swimming since Alan Ford made a world record of 55.4 seconds in 1948. His record was broken by Dick Cleveland who clocked 54.8 seconds in 1954. The current record of 46.91 seconds is held by Cesar Cielo of Brazil which he made in 2009.

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What is the world record for the 50 meter freestyle?

This question has been answered on Answers.com many times before. But, again, here it is: The world record for the men's short-course 50 meter freestyle ('short-course' meaning the event is swum in a 25 meter pool) is held by Roland Schoeman of South Africa with a time of 20.30 seconds. It was swum at the 2009 South African Short Course Championships. The world record for the men's long-course 50 meter freestyle ('long-course' meaning the event is swum in a 50 meter pool) is held by Cesar Cielo with a time of 20.91 seconds. It was swum at the 2009 Brazilian World Championships, which is organized and run by the Brazilian Aquatic Sports Confederation (CDBA).

What is the top speed of an Olympic Sprinter?

The world record for the 50 meter freestyle was set in 2000 by Alexander Popov. His time was 21.64 seconds. This translates to 2.31 meters/second.

Who won the 50 meter freestyle?

Micheal Johnson

How many medals did Libby Trickett win in the 2006 Commonwealth Games?

7, 5 gold and 2 silver: Gold: 50 meter freestyle, 100 meter freestyle, 4x100 meter medley relay, 4x100 meter freestyle relay, 4x200 meter freestyle relay Silver: 100 meter butterfly, 200 meter freestyle

What are some current events on swimming?

50 meter freestyle 100 meter freestyle 200 meter freestyle 400 meter freestyle 800/1500 meter freestyle* 100 meter backstroke 200 meter backstroke 100 meter breaststroke 200 meter breaststroke 100 meter butterfly 200 meter butterfly 200 meter individual medley 400 meter individual medley 4×100 meter freestyle relay 4×200 meter freestyle relay 4×100 meter medley relay

How many medals does Natalie Du Toit have altogether?

5. All were gold medals.Natalie won in 50 meter freestyle, 100 meter freestyle, 400 meter freestyle, 100 meter butterfly, and 200 meter individual medley.

Who was the first olympic swimmer sent from Malawi?

Han Choi in women's 50 meter freestyle and Yona Walesi in men's 50 meter freestyle at the 2004 Summer Games in Athens.

How many gold medals did US swimmer Matt Biondi win?

Swimmer Matt Biondi won 8 gold medals in Olympic competition: 1984 - 4x100 meter freestyle relay 1988 - 50 meter freestyle, 100 meter freestyle, 4x100 meter medley relay, 4x100 meter freestyle relay, 4x200 meter freestyle relay 1992 - 4x100 meter freestyle relay, 4x100 meter medley relay

Who holds the men's 50m freestyle world record?

The women's 400 meter freestyle is divided up into long and short competitions. The holder of the long course record is Ethelda Bleibtrey, and the holder of the short course record is Astrid Strauss

What is the New York State 50 yard freestyle swimming record?

hi im melika and i have the best 50 freestyle womens swim record wich is 33.1

What was the fastest 50 meter freestyle time in 1960?

usan bolt

How many medals did libby tricket win in the 2004 Olympics?

2 ... a gold in women's 4x100 meter freestyle relay and a bronze in 50 meter freestyle.

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