Dalby Olympic Swimming Pool pool of this size in order to practice effectively. The precise requirements to meet Olympic pool standards have since been refined and cover width, depth, and temperature and light densities. In Brisbane, the Fortitude Valley Baths were rebuilt in 1925-1926 to the Olympic standard, being in length and wide. This pool no longer survives. By the 1930s swimming was a glamorous sport internationally, with sport and medal winners such as Duke Kahanamoku, Johnny Weissmuller and Buster Crabbe becoming Hollywood celebrities. In Sydney, four Olympic-standard pools were constructed in the 1930s, municipal councils taking advantage of loans and other financial incentives
Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 metre butterfly became the second fastest of all-time in swimming history to break a 52-second barrier, establishing a new Olympic record of 51.96. Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows. The following new world and Olympic records were set during this competition. Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 metre butterfly The men's 100 metre butterfly event at the 2000 Summer Olympics took place on 21–22 September at the Sydney International Aquatic Centre in Sydney, Australia. Competing at his third Games, Lars Frölander ended Sweden's 20-year drought to become an Olympic champion in the