Swimmer, 99, 'breaks world record' in AustraliaA 99-year-old Australian swimmer appears to have smashed a world record for his age group in the 50m freestyle. The previous record of 1:31.19 was set by British swimmer John Harrison in 2014. Mr Corones's race took place just before the Australian Swimming Trials for the Commonwealth Games, which will begin on the Gold Coast next month. Masters Swimming Australia said the record was pending official verification by the International Swimming Federation (Fina). Mr Corones was aiming to beat the previous record of 1:31.19 -- Photo: SWIMMING AUSTRALIASource: BBC

Source: VietNamNet News March 02, 2018 03:22 UTC