César Cielo
César Cielo is a legendary Brazilian swimmer known for holding the absolute South American record in the 50m freestyle with a time of 20.91 seconds, a record that stood for over 14 years as a world record until it was surpassed in 2022. He is celebrated as one of the greatest swimmers in South American history.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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Cesar Cielo set the world record in the 50-metre freestyle in 2009, which was highlighted in the context of the Enhanced Games.
Abrams parts ways with AAG, set to compete in controversial Enhanced Games
Guyana· 2026-05-29
Cesar Cielo's world record in swimming was recently surpassed by Kristian Golomeev in a competition allowing banned substances.
Αγώνες ντοπαρισμένων: Ξεπούλημα ψυχής ή μία ωμή πραγματικότητα;
Greece· 2025-09-19
Cesar Cielo holds the previous world record for the 50 m freestyle at 20.91 seconds.
La fédération internationale de natation interdit ses compétitions aux athlètes participant aux "Enhanced Games", ces jeux avec des sportifs "dopés"
Monaco· 2025-06-04
Cesar Cielo holds the previous world record in the 50m freestyle that Golomeev aimed to surpass.
«Ντοπαρισμένο» ρεκόρ από Ελληνα κολυμβητή για 1 εκατ. ευρώGreece· 2025-05-22
Cesar Cielo is the former record holder whose world record was broken by Gkolomeev.
Die Premiere der Doping-Spiele steigt in Las Vegas
Switzerland· 2025-05-22
Cesar Cielo holds the world record for the 50m freestyle since 2009.
La première édition des Enhanced Games sera organisée à Las Vegas en mai 2026
France· 2025-05-22Cielo's record was beaten by Gkolomeev during the Enhanced Games.
Enhanced Games: Doped swimmer claims 50m freestyle 'world record'
United Kingdom· 2025-05-21
Cesar Cielo is the 50m freestyle world record holder whom Brett Hawke mentored.
James Magnussen’s wild doping experiment and the birth of the Enhanced Games
Australia· 2025-05-21
César Cielo holds the South American absolute record in swimming.
récord nacional absoluto y récord sudamericano juvenil en 50 m libre de natación
Uruguay· 2025-04-01
