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Cameron McEvoy Shatters 50m Freestyle World Record

3/20/2026

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Cameron McEvoy, an Australian swimmer, set a world record in the 50m freestyle with a time of 20.88 seconds at the China Open in Shenzhen.
He surpassed Cesar Cielo's 2009 mark of 20.91 seconds.
McEvoy is the reigning Olympic champion.
He aimed for a personal best but exceeded expectations.
His training emphasized gym work over pool laps.

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Cameron McEvoy, an Australian swimmer, set a world record in the 50m freestyle with a time of 20.88 seconds at the China Open in Shenzhen.
He surpassed Cesar Cielo's 2009 mark of 20.91 seconds.
McEvoy is the reigning Olympic champion.
He aimed for a personal best but exceeded expectations.
His training emphasized gym work over pool laps.