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Lenny Krayzelburg wins Sydney 2000 men's 200m backstroke swimming gold
Lenny Krayzelburg won the men's 200m backstroke gold medal in swimming at Sydney 2000 on 21 September 2000.
2000-09-21 · Sydney International Aquatic Centre, Australia
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The story
Lenny Krayzelburg won the men's 200m backstroke gold medal in swimming at Sydney 2000 on 21 September 2000. The title went to USA, with the competition held at Sydney International Aquatic Centre, Australia. The winning time was 1:56.76. The performance set an Olympic record.
How it unfolded
Aaron Peirsol (USA) took silver with 1:57.35; Matthew Welsh (Australia) took bronze with 1:57.59.
The wider picture
The final was contested in a 50-metre pool, making this 200-metre event a race over 4 lengths. Swimmers had to complete the specified distance and comply with the rules for backstroke. Heats and, for the shorter events, semi-finals determined the final field; medals were decided by the final itself. Split times show the progress of a swim, but the finishing time established the medal order. This title was separate from relay medals and from results over other distances.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Lenny Krayzelburg | USA |
| Silver | Aaron Peirsol | USA |
| Bronze | Matthew Welsh | Australia |
Sources
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