1987 in Sports - Swimming

Swimming

  • Tenth Pan American Games held in Indianapolis, United States (August 9 – August 15)
  • Second Pan Pacific Championships held in Brisbane, Australia (August 13 – August 16)
  • August 13 – Tom Jager regains the world record from fellow American Matt Biondi (22.33) in the 50m freestyle (long course) at the 1987 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Brisbane, Australia, clocking 22.32.

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