The International Aquatics Federation World Aquatics approved the world record of Russian swimmer Kliment Kolesnikov in the 50-meter backstroke. This was reported by press service It is on the official website of the organization.
The 23-year-old swimmer broke the world record by swimming the distance in 23.55 seconds at the Russian Cup on July 27, 2023. The previous world record belonged to American Hunter Armstrong with 23.71 seconds.
The Summer Olympics in Paris will begin at the end of July 2024. In December 2023, the IOC allowed Russia to participate in the Games with neutral status.
The International Olympic Committee had previously announced six quotas for Russians to compete in the Olympic Games. The organization said Russian athletes will be required to sign updated terms of participation, which include a commitment to respect the Olympic Charter, including the “peaceful mission of the Olympic movement”. Russian athletes who rank well in their own disciplines will be allowed to compete.
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