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.
Paul:
Warren explained his thoughts about why he did not think it was a real competition in the link I provided. I think that his statement was heavily influenced by what Gary Hall Jr. said over at the Race Club website about this particular World Record swim. I have linked the discussion we had about 9 months starting at post #22 and there seems to be a better understanding now since the you tube video was posted. There were more than 2 swimmers in the pool. Its great that we can see this World Record for the first time here in the USA because I don't ever remember seeing this on TV or news clips.
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Frank...TT's are common and unless they are done in a pool that is shorter than it should be or the clock was ticking a little slower that day or the meet wasn't sanctioned, or he false started I still say that the time is the time.
Paul:
Warren explained his thoughts about why he did not think it was a real competition in the link I provided. I think that his statement was heavily influenced by what Gary Hall Jr. said over at the Race Club website about this particular World Record swim. I have linked the discussion we had about 9 months starting at post #22 and there seems to be a better understanding now since the you tube video was posted. There were more than 2 swimmers in the pool. Its great that we can see this World Record for the first time here in the USA because I don't ever remember seeing this on TV or news clips.
forums.usms.org/showthread.php
Frank...TT's are common and unless they are done in a pool that is shorter than it should be or the clock was ticking a little slower that day or the meet wasn't sanctioned, or he false started I still say that the time is the time.
