www.youtube.com/watch
June 16, 2000. Russian swimmer Alexander Popov sets the world record for the men's 50m LC freestyle with a mark of 21.64s. As of 2007 Popov still holds the record.
The mark was achieved not in a regular race but in a time trial.
This video was posted originally in the short-lived site www.swimvideo.ru. Probably you won't find it elsewhere on the web.
I believe when Roger Bannister ran the first sub-4-minute mile it was just such an "arranged" time trial. As long as the race is recognized by the relevant sanctioning body I see no reason it shouldn't be counted as a record.
Skip Montanaro
I believe when Roger Bannister ran the first sub-4-minute mile it was just such an "arranged" time trial. As long as the race is recognized by the relevant sanctioning body I see no reason it shouldn't be counted as a record.
Skip Montanaro
