Britain’s Liam Tancock sets 40th world record of swimming championships

Tancock sets 40th record of swimming championships

ROME — Britain’s Liam Tancock set the 40th world record of the swimming championships, breaking his own mark in the 50-meter backstroke.

Tancock touched in 24.04 seconds, eclipsing the mark of 24.08 he set the previous day in the semifinals. Japan’s Junya Koga claimed silver in 24.24, while South Africa’s Gerhard Zandberg earned bronze at 24.34.