Who is the fastest swimmer in the United States?
Who is the fastest swimmer in the United States?
Men
| Event | American record (USA record) |
|---|---|
| 100 free | 46.96 Caeleb Dressel (USA) 2019 World Championships July 25, 2019 / Gwangju, South Korea |
| 200 free | 1:42.96 Michael Phelps (USA) 2008 Olympic Games August 12, 2008 / Beijing, China |
| 400 free | 3:42.78 Larsen Jensen (USA) 2008 Olympic Games August 10, 2008 / Beijing, China |
Is freestyle faster than butterfly?
Freestyle times (46.91 WR for 100m) tend to be faster than butterfly (49.82 WR for 100m) times. However, the “peak speed” for butterfly is faster than freestyle(1).
What is Michael Phelps 100 freestyle time?
47.77
Personal Best Results
| Event | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Men 100 Freestyle | 47.77 | 10/11/2009 |
| Men 200 Freestyle | 01:42.78 | 04/02/2006 |
| Men 400 Freestyle | 03:59.16 | 28/01/2001 |
| Men 800 Freestyle | 08:06.70 | 28/01/2001 |
Who is the world record holder in the 100m freestyle?
The 100 metres freestyle is often considered to be the highlight (blue riband event) of the sport of swimming, like 100 metres in the sport of Athletics. The first swimmer to break the one-minute barrier (long course) was Johnny Weissmuller, in 1922. The current world records holders are César Cielo (since 2009) and Sarah Sjöström (since 2017).
Who holds the American record in the 100 yard free?
Olympic Champion Nathan Adrian holds the American Record in the 100 yard free, 41.08. Current photo via Tim Binning/ TheSwimPictures.com by SwimSwam 11 January 02nd, 2015 Club, News, Training
Was there ever a 100m freestyle event at the 1906 Olympics?
There was no 100 freestlye event on the program. A 200m freestyle was the closest event. Halmay also came second in 1906 and 1908. This event was raced over 100 yards, the only time it was done so. Kahanamoku nearly missed the final, as the American swimmers did not turn up for the semis, believing that they had already qualified for the final.
What was the first 100 yard race at the Olympics?
The 1904 Olympics freestyle race was the only one ever measured at 100 yards, instead of the usual 100 metres. A 100-metre pool was built for the 1908 Olympics and sat in the centre of the main stadium’s track and field oval.
