He set a new world record. He cheated. On purpose. 23-year-old swimmer Hill Taylor, known as "Dolphin Man", is a seven-time All-American. He swam the 50-meter backstroke in a record 23.1 seconds – almost a full second faster than the record of 24.04 seconds. Problem is, he broke the rules, apparently to prove a point. Taylor is known for his incredible ability to swim streamlined underwater. FINA, the sport’s international governing body, has this to say about the backstroke:
Some part of the swimmer must break the surface of the water throughout the race, except it shall be permissible for the swimmer to be completely submerged during the turn and for a distance of not more than 15 meters after the start and each turn. By that point, the head must have broken the surface.
Well, he swam a bit farther than that underwater. So, the previous record stands. Point made. Watch the video:
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