Race for the Record and Oceans

It's been quite a week for Aaron Peirsol.

After Spain’s Aschwin Faber broke the world record last week, Aaron has reclaimed his 100-meter backstroke world record at the US swimming championships! Swimming the race in a speedy 51.94 seconds, it was the sixth time Aaron has lowered the world record in the event. Congratulations!

In addition, Aaron announced on Wednesday that he would award $3,000 of his own money to the winners of his Race for the Oceans swim in Fort Myers, Florida. Each winner in the men’s and women’s divisions will win $1,500. In turn, several other Olympic swimmers have also contributed to the cause and event as well.