Swimming at the 2026 Commonwealth Games – Men's 200 metre freestyle
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The men's 200 metre freestyle event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held on 29 July at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
Dates29 July
| Men's 200 metre freestyle at the 2026 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Tollcross International Swimming Centre |
| Dates | 29 July |
Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world, Commonwealth and Games records were as follows:
| Record | Time | Athlete (nation) | Meet | Location | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World record | 1:42.00 |  Paul Biedermann (GER) |
2009 World Championships | Rome, Italy | 28 July 2009 | [1][2] |
| Commonwealth record | 1:44.06 |  Ian Thorpe (AUS) |
2001 World Championships | Fukuoka, Japan | 25 July 2001 | [3][4][5] |
| Games record | 1:44.71 | Ian Thorpe (AUS) |
2002 Commonwealth Games | Manchester, England | 31 July 2002 | [6][7] |
Schedule
The schedule is as follows:[8]
All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1)
| Date | Time | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 29 July 2022 | 10:30 | Heats |
| 19:00 | Final |
Results
Heats
The heats will be held on the morning of 29 July 2026.
Final
The final will take place during of the evening of 29 July 2026.
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