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Cameron McEvoy Breaks 50m Freestyle World Record!

3/21/2026

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Cameron McEvoy set a world record in the men's 50m freestyle at the China Swimming Open, clocking 20.88 seconds.
He surpassed Cesar Cielo's 2009 record of 20.91 seconds set during the supersuit era.
The 2024 Olympic champion attributes his success to strength-based training, noting that men typically peak in their 30s.
Kyle Chalmers and Jack Alexy finished second and third, respectively, underscoring strong competition.

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Cameron McEvoy set a world record in the men's 50m freestyle at the China Swimming Open, clocking 20.88 seconds.
He surpassed Cesar Cielo's 2009 record of 20.91 seconds set during the supersuit era.
The 2024 Olympic champion attributes his success to strength-based training, noting that men typically peak in their 30s.
Kyle Chalmers and Jack Alexy finished second and third, respectively, underscoring strong competition.