The Washington Post, September 6th, 1994
Le Jingyi became the first Chinese swimmer to hold the 100-meter freestyle world record and China won all three women's gold medals today, the first day of swimming at the world championships. Hungary's Norbert Rozsa edged countryman Karoly Guttler in the men's 100 breaststroke and Antti Kasvio became the first Finn to win a world title when he overhauled favored Swede Anders Holmertz in the 200 freestyle. But the day belonged to the Chinese women. Le powered to victory in 54.01 seconds, eclipsing the mark held by American Jenny Thompson, who was swimming in the next lane, by 47 hundredths of ...
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