Peirsol breaks own world record in 200 backstroke
(Agencies)
Updated: 2004-10-12 10:13

Aaron Peirsol of the United States lowered his own world record in the 200-meter backstroke at the Short Course World Championships.

Aaron Peirsol of the United States swims in the men's 200m back stroke at the World Swimming Championships in Indianapolis, October 11, 2004 setting a new world record in the race. [Reuters]

Peirsol's time of 1 minute, 50.52 seconds Monday bettered his mark of 1:50.64 set in March at a short course World Cup meet in East Meadow, New York. He also won the 100 back during the 25-meter competition.

Matthew Welsh of Australia was second in 1:52.54 and Arkady Vyatchanin of Russia was third in 1:54.20.

Peirsol swept the backstroke events at the Athens Olympics. He also won the 200 back at the 2002 short course championships.

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