Swimming at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships – Men's 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay
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The men's 4×100 metre freestyle relay competition of the swimming events
at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships took place July 24. The heats and final took place July 24.
The following record was established during the competition:
Swimming at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships
The swimming events at the XI FINA World Championships took place in the Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal, Canada from July 24–31, 2005.The swimming portion consisted of 50 events – 25 for men and 25 for women – all of which were swum in a long-course pool...
at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships took place July 24. The heats and final took place July 24.
Records
Prior to the competition, the existing world and championship records were as follows.| Name | Nation | Time | Location | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World record | Roland Mark Schoeman Roland Mark Schoeman Roland Mark Schoeman is a South African swimmer and a member of the 2004 Olympic Games swimming team for South Africa.He is the current World record holder in the short-course 50 meters freestyle, with a time of 20.30 seconds.-Career:... (48.17) Lyndon Ferns Lyndon Ferns Lyndon Ferns is a retired Olympic gold-medalist and former world record swimmer from South Africa. He swam for South Africa at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics.... (48.13) Darian Townsend Darian Townsend Darian Roy Townsend is a college and international swimmer from South Africa who is an Olympic gold medalist.Townsend was born in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.... (48.96) Ryk Neethling Ryk Neethling Ryk Neethling is a South African swimmer. He won an Olympic gold medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He is the former joint owner of the 4×100 m freestyle relay world record and holds several South African records... (47.91) |
3:13.17 | Athens Athens Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state... |
August 15, 2004 | |
| Championship record | Andrei Kapralov (49.21) Ivan Usov Ivan Usov Ivan Usov is a freestyle swimmer from Russia. He won a gold medal in the 4×100 freestyle relay at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships and silver in the 4×100 freestyle at the 2004 European Championships in Madrid... (48.69) Denis Pimankov Denis Pimankov Denis Sergeyevich Pimankov is a freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won several medals as a member of the freestyle relay team during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996.-External links:* *... (48.45) Alexander Popov Alexander Popov Alexander Popov may refer to:*Alexander Ivanovich Popov , Soviet physicist and inventor*Aleksandr Sergeyevich Popov , Russian footballer*Alexander Stepanovich Popov , Russian physicist... (47.71) |
3:14.06 | Barcelona Barcelona Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of... |
July 20, 2003 |
The following record was established during the competition:
| Date | Round | Name | Nation | Time | WR | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2005 | Final | Michael Phelps Michael Phelps Michael Fred Phelps is an American swimmer who has, overall, won 16 Olympic medals—six gold and two bronze at Athens in 2004, and eight gold at Beijing in 2008, becoming the most successful athlete at both of these Olympic Games editions... (49.17) Neil Walker (47.70) Nate Dusing Nate Dusing Nathaniel James Dusing is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from the United States, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 . There he won the silver medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay, although he just swam in the prelims... (48.97) Jason Lezak Jason Lezak Jason Edward Lezak is an American Olympic swimmer, winner of 4 Olympic gold medals.He formerly swam for Irvine Novaquatics. He graduated from Irvine High School in 1994, and then from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999. He is a member of the Rose Bowl Aquatics swim club... (47.93) |
3:13.77 | CR |
Final
The final was held at 19:27.| Rank | Lane | Nation | Swimmers | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Michael Phelps Michael Phelps Michael Fred Phelps is an American swimmer who has, overall, won 16 Olympic medals—six gold and two bronze at Athens in 2004, and eight gold at Beijing in 2008, becoming the most successful athlete at both of these Olympic Games editions... (49.17) Neil Walker (47.70) Nate Dusing Nate Dusing Nathaniel James Dusing is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from the United States, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 . There he won the silver medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay, although he just swam in the prelims... (48.97) Jason Lezak Jason Lezak Jason Edward Lezak is an American Olympic swimmer, winner of 4 Olympic gold medals.He formerly swam for Irvine Novaquatics. He graduated from Irvine High School in 1994, and then from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999. He is a member of the Rose Bowl Aquatics swim club... (47.93) |
3:13.77 | CR | ||
| 5 | Yannick Lupien Yannick Lupien Yannick Lupien is a freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. His best Olympic result was the sixth place in the 4x100m Medley Relay in Sydney .-References:*... (49.88) Rick Say Rick Say Richard Say is a 3-time Olympic and National Record holding swimmer from Canada. Say swam as a child for the Salmon Arm Sockeye Swim Club with his two brothers and two sisters. At the age of 18, he began attending the University of Victoria and started to swim seriously... (48.85) Mike Mintenko Mike Mintenko Michael Mintenko is a freestyle and butterfly Olympic swimmer from Canada.-External links:* * -References:... (49.52) Brent Hayden Brent Hayden Brent Matthew Hayden is a Canadian swimmer.Hayden was born and raised in Mission, British Columbia and started swimming when he was five. In his youth, he earned a blackbelt in Isshin Ryu karate. He attended the University of British Columbia for one year... (48.19) |
3:16.44 | NR | ||
| 3 | Michael Klim Michael Klim Michael Klim OAM is a Polish-born Australian swimmer. He was born in Gdynia. He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he is currently employed as the College's elite Head Coach of swimming... (49.75) Andrew Mewing Andrew Mewing Andrew Mewing is an Australian Swimmer who has competed at the 2006 Commonwealth games, numerous Pan Pacific Swimming Championships and World Swimming Championships. He is currently President of the Australian Swimmers Association and on the board of the St Laurence's College Old Boys'... (49.04) Leith Brodie Leith Brodie Leith Brodie is an Australian sprint freestyle and medley swimmer.-External links:... (49.82) Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy (swimmer) Patrick Murphy is an Australian sprint freestyle and backstroke swimmer. He is an Australian relay team veteran since 2005. He has captured 4 World Championship medals and 2 Olympic medals.... (48.95) |
3:17.56 | |||
| 4 | 2 | Paulius Viktoravičius (50.49) Vytautas Janušaitis Vytautas Janušaitis Vytautas Janušaitis is an Olympic swimmer from Lithuania, who represented his home country at the 2004 and 2008 Games.He has swam at every edition of the SC Europeans from 2004-'08.... (49.34) Saulius Binevičius Saulius Binevicius Saulius Binevičius is a 3-time Olympic freestyle swimmer from Lithuania. He swam for Lithuania at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics.-References:... (49.28) Rolandas Gimbutis Rolandas Gimbutis Rolandas Gimbutis is a swimmer from Lithuania. He participated in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics. National records holder.-References:... (48.78) |
3:17.89 | ||
| 5 | 7 | Jonas Persson Jonas Persson Jonas Lars Persson is an Olympic swimmer from Sweden. He swam for his homeland at the 2008 Olympics.-Biography:Persson was born 15 December 1983 in Slottstaden in Malmö, to Lars and Ingegerd Persson.... (50.45) Stefan Nystrand Stefan Nystrand Stefan Nystrand is a freestyle swimmer from Sweden.-Biography:His father Sture Nystrand is a Swede and his mother Smiljana Kokeza is Croatian from Split... (48.58) Lars Frölander Lars Frölander Lars Arne Frölander is a Swedish swimmer. He grew up in Ornäs in Borlänge Municipality. He competed in 5 consecutive Olympic Games . The highlight of his career was when he won the gold in the 100 metre butterfly event at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000... (49.25) Petter Stymne Petter Stymne Petter Stymne is a Swedish swimmer from Skövde, representing SK Neptun from Stockholm. He competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.... (49.67) |
3:17.95 | ||
| 6 | 1 | Stefan Herbst Stefan Herbst Stefan Herbst is a 2-time Olympics swimmer from Germany. He swam for Germany at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. He is the brother of fellow Olympic swimmer Sabine Herbst.... (49.83) Jens Schreiber (49.41) Leif-Marten Kruger (49.78) Marco di Carli Marco di Carli Marco di Carli is a German swimmer who specialisms are backstroke and freestyle. He swims at the SG Frankfurt club and is 1.89 metres tall and weighs 80 kg .... (49.10) |
3:18.12 | ||
| 7 | 6 | Andrey Kapralov Andrey Kapralov Andrey Nikolayevich Kapralov is a freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won the silver medal in the men's 200 metres freestyle event at the 2004 European Championships. He represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 in Sydney, Australia.-References:* *... (49.64) Yevgeny Lagunov (48.89) Denis Pimankov Denis Pimankov Denis Sergeyevich Pimankov is a freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won several medals as a member of the freestyle relay team during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996.-External links:* *... (49.92) Ivan Usov Ivan Usov Ivan Usov is a freestyle swimmer from Russia. He won a gold medal in the 4×100 freestyle relay at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships and silver in the 4×100 freestyle at the 2004 European Championships in Madrid... (49.99) |
3:18.44 | ||
| 8 | 8 | Mark Veens Mark Veens Mark Hermanus Maria Veens is a freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at three consequentive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia as a member of the 4×100 m freestyle .Veens' finest hour came at the European Short Course Swimming... (50.04) Bas Van Velthoven Bas van Velthoven Bas van Velthoven is a Dutch Swimmer who specializes in freestyle. He is currently training in Amsterdam together with Nick Driebergen, Femke Heemskerk and Chantal Groot with coach Martin Truijens... (50.20) Stefan Oosting (50.08) Mitja Zastrow Mitja Zastrow Mitja Kolia Zastrow is a Dutch swimmer and an Olympic medalist. Originally from Germany, Zastrow was born and raised in Wuppertal, near Düsseldorf. He became a naturalized Dutch citizen in July 2003, after a conflict with the German Swimming Association... (49.02) |
3:19.34 |
External links
- 2005 World Aquatics Championships: Men's 4×100 metre freestyle relay entry list, from OmegaTiming.com; retrieved 2011-08-09.
- World Champs, Day 1 Night Session: United States Regains Glory in Men's 400 Freestyle Relay, Swimming World Magazine (2005-07-24); retrieved 2011-08-09.