Veronika Popova posted a 52.21 in the semi-final of the women’s 100 freestyle breaking her own Russian record of 52.45, which she put up at the World Short Course Championships in Doha.
Popova record breaking splits:
- Doha 2014 – 25.71/26.74 – 52.45
- Semi-final Netanya – 25.29/26.92 – 52.21
- Final Netanya – 25.26/26.76 – 52.02
With that time Popova collected the bronze behind Sarah Sjostrom and Ranomi Kromowidjojo. Her time also places her sixth in the world rankings.
2015-2016 SCM Women 100 Free
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CAMPBELL
CAMPBELL
11/28
50.91*WR
50.91*WR
| 2 | Sarah SJOSTROM | SWE | 51.24*relay | 11/06 |
| 3 | Ranomi KROMOWIDJOJO | NED | 51.39 | 12/03 |
| 4 | Simone MANUEL | USA | 51.69 | 12/11 |
| 5 | Emma McKEON | AUS | 51.76 | 11/26 |
| 6 | bronte CAMPBELL | AUS | 51.81 | 11/26 |
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