What American record does Tom Shields hold in short course?
100m freestyle
50m butterfly
100m backstroke
200m breaststroke
Answer
Tom Shields holds the American record in the 50m butterfly in short course. This means that he has swum the 50m butterfly in the shortest amount of time compared to all other American swimmers in a short course pool, which is typically 25 meters in length. Shields' record-breaking time is significant because it demonstrates his exceptional speed and efficiency in the butterfly stroke.
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