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George Corones broke the world record previously set by John Harrison [Photo: Courtesy]
George Corones, a 99-year-old from Australia completed the 50-metre freestyle swim clocking 56.12 seconds setting a new record for the 100-104 age category.
The Australian who is turning 100 in April, broke the previous record of 1:31.19 set by British swimmer John Harrison in 2014, by 35 seconds and will be verified by the sport’s governing body.
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