1:52.72 minutes : secondsEric Moussambani
Eric Moussambani swam his 100 metre freestyle heat in 1 minute 52.72 seconds. This was the slowest time in Olympic history. He won his heat because both other swimmers were disqualified.
It is absurd that he won despite such a slow time.
Source: Wikipedia, Eric Moussambani. Verified against Wikipedia, Eric Moussambani and Guinness World Records, slowest Olympic heat winner on 2026-11-08.
Eric Moussambani swam his 100 metre freestyle heat in 1 minute 52.72 seconds. This was the slowest time in Olympic history. He won his heat because both other swimmers were disqualified. It is absurd that he won despite such a slow time. Source: Wikipedia, Eric Moussambani. Verified against Wikipedia, Eric Moussambani and Guinness World Records, slowest Olympic heat winner on 2026-11-08.
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