Federica Pellegrini
Kathy Cook ( Smallwood)
Michael Phelps holds both records for the 200 meter men's freestyle. His record was 1:42.96 at the summer Olympics in 2008 in Beijing.
Florence Griffiths Joyner (USA) 21.34s
The women's 200m final world record time is 21.34 seconds, set by Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988.
Michael Phelps (USA).
Usain Bolt.
Florence Griffith Joyner
Andy Turner
Usain Bolt holds the record with a 19.30 in Beijing!
Usain Bolt! OBV
Paul Biedermann 1:42.00 in Rome, Italy on July 28, 2009.
As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, the men's UK record for the 200m freestyle is held by Tom Dean, who set the record with a time of 1:44.22 at the British Swimming Championships in 2021. This performance showcased Dean's exceptional talent in middle-distance freestyle swimming. For the most current records, please verify with the latest updates from swimming governing bodies.