Swimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre individual medley
Records
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 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre individual medley

Section Title: Records
Table Section Text: 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.

Date	Event	Name	Nationality	Time	Record

August 18	Semifinal 1	Michael Phelps	United States	1:58.52	OR

August 19	Final	Michael Phelps	United States	1:57.14	OR

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In the semifinals, Phelps posted an Olympic record of 1:58.52.
In the semifinals, Phelps had a Olympic record of 1:58.52.
In the semifinals, Phelps had Olympic record of 1:58.52.

final_sentence: In the semifinals, Phelps posted an Olympic record of 1:58.52.
final_sentence: In the semifinals, Phelps had a Olympic record of 1:58.52.
final_sentence: In the semifinals, Phelps had Olympic record of 1:58.52.