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In which event did Lochte set a world record in Istanbul, 2012?

  • 100m freestyle

  • 100m backstroke

  • 100m individual medley

  • 200m butterfly

Answer

The 100m individual medley is a swimming event that combines four strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Lochte holds the world record in this event, set at the 2012 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) in Istanbul. He set the record in the semifinals, swimming a time of 50.71 seconds. The record still stands today.
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