freestyle

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Another British Olympic swimmer, Emily Barclay, won the women's 50m freestyle in 24.09, around half a second slower than the world record.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The 32-year-old clocked 20.81 seconds in the men's 50m freestyle, eclipsing Australian Cameron McEvoy's 20.88 which he set in March, but Gkolomeev's time will not be recognised by official authorities.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Norwood senior and USC commit Andrew Maksymowski, who was the fastest qualifier in both the 200 and 500 freestyle, defended both titles, winning the 200 in a personal-best 1:34.70 and the distance race in 4:22.85.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

A new world record in the 50-meter freestyle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

In the pool, she swam a mile, freestyle.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart