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The women's 200 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1932 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event, which was established in 1924. The competition was held on Saturday August 6, 1932 and on Tuesday August 9, 1932.
Contents
Eleven swimmers from seven nations competed.
Records
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in minutes) prior to the 1932 Summer Olympics.
In the first semi-final Clare Dennis set a new Olympic record with 3:08.2 minutes. In the final she bettered this record with 3:06.3 minutes.
Semifinals
Saturday August 6, 1932: The fastest two in each semi-final and the fastest third-placed from across the semi-finals advanced to the final.
Semifinal 1
Semifinal 2
Semifinal 3
Final
Tuesday August 9, 1932: