World record progression 1500 metres freestyle
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The first world record in the men's 1500 metres freestyle
in a long course (50 metres) swimming pool
was recognised by the International Swimming Federation
(FINA) in 1908
. In short course
(25 metres) pools, the world's governing body recognizes world records since March 3, 1991.
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
in a long course (50 metres) swimming pool
Swimming pool
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is a container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest is the Olympic-size swimming pool...
was recognised by the International Swimming Federation
International Swimming Federation
Fédération Internationale de Natation is the International Federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee for administering international competition in the aquatic sports...
(FINA) in 1908
1908 in sports
1908 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-American football:College championship* College football national championship – Harvard Crimson, LSU Tigers and Penn Quakers -Association football:England...
. In short course
Short course
In Swimming, the term Short Course is used to identify a pool that is 25 metres in length. The term is also often included in meet names when conducted in a short course pool...
(25 metres) pools, the world's governing body recognizes world records since March 3, 1991.