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Women's 50m Freestyle
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1988
2008 Gold medallist
- Britta Steffen
- Germany
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- Gold
Ranomi Kromowidjojo Netherlands 
- Silver
Aliaksandra Herasimenia Belarus 
- Bronze
Marleen Veldhuis Netherlands
Kromowidjojo takes sprint double
Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands wins the Olympic 50m freestyle, with Britain's Fran Halsall in fifth.
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Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kromowidjojo |
NED
|
24.05 OR | |
| 2 | Herasimenia |
BLR
|
24.28 | |
| 3 | Veldhuis |
NED
|
24.39 |
Head to Head
Fran Halsall vs Amy Smith
Fran Halsall
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
12
London 2012 results
24.47 Women's 50m Freestyle
Height
1.72m (5'8")
Weight
59kg
Age
23
Amy Smith
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
8
London 2012 results
24.87 Women's 50m Freestyle
Height
1.72m (5'8")
Weight
59kg
Age
25
Women's 50m Freestyle Countdown
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