World record in the 100 meter backstroke: "Incomparable"

On Monday evening, the medals in the 100 meter backstroke would be distributed at the World Swimming Championships in Budapest.

The Italian Thomas Ceccon has shown good form at the championship and set a clear personal best in the 100 meter butterfly earlier.

In the final of the 100 meter backstroke, the American Ryan Murphy led up to 75 meters, but got tired at the end.

Into the finish line was instead Thomas Ceccon, Italy, unstoppable.

The clock stopped at 51.60, a new world record.

- I did not expect this, he says to SVT Sport after the super race.