Swimming at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's 100 metre freestyle
Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows. The following records were established during the competition:

Swimming at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's 100 metre freestyle

Section Title: Records
Table Section Text: Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows. The following records were established during the competition:

Date	Event	Name	Nationality	Time	Record

August 1	Semifinal 2	Ranomi Kromowidjojo	Netherlands	53.05	OR

August 2	Final	Ranomi Kromowidjojo	Netherlands	53.00	OR

Sentence(s)

Before the finale, Kromowidjojo threw down a record time of 53.05 in Swimming at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

final_sentence: Before the finale, Kromowidjojo threw down a record time of 53.05 in Swimming at the 2012 Summer Olympics.