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South African swimmer Coetze shatters 50m backstroke short-course record
Pieter Coetze of South Africa has claimed the men's 50-metre backstroke short-course world record, clocking 22.09 seconds at a World Aquatics World Cup competition in Tashkent.
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The South African swimmer set the new benchmark on Friday during the World Aquatics World Cup meet held in Uzbekistan's capital city.
Coetze's time of 22.09 seconds eclipsed the previous short-course world record in the 50m backstroke, marking a significant achievement for the swimmer and South African swimming.
The World Aquatics World Cup series showcases elite swimmers competing across various distances and strokes at venues around the globe. The Tashkent leg of the competition saw Coetze deliver a standout performance in the backstroke event.
The record comes as part of a competitive short-course swimming calendar, where athletes frequently test themselves against international opposition in 25-metre pools.