Alain Bernard is a French swimmer. On March 23, he set the world 50-meter record with a time of 21.50 seconds. Bernard wore a unique swimsuit, Speedo's LZR Racer, which has attracted controversy since its release. Several world records have been broken by swimmers wearing the Speedo suits.Times Online: Alain Bernard breaks third world record

He broke the world record for the 100-meter freestyle on April 23, 2009, recording a time of 46.94 seconds. Bernard is also the first swimmer to break the 47-second mark in the event.The New York Times: Alain Bernard Breaks World Record in 100 Freestyle

On August 15, 2008, Alain Bernard won the Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle in swimming. He finished with a time of 47.21 seconds, which was 0.11 seconds faster than silver medal winner Eamon Sullivan of Australia.The Associated Press: Bernard of France wins Olympic 100 free The race was close with both swimmers tied at the turn, but Bernard was able to touch the wall first with a final burst at the end. American Jason Lezak and Cesar Cielo Filho of Brazil tied for the bronze medal with a time of 47.67 seconds.The Telegraph: France's Bernard wins battle of record...

Bernard also helped the French team win a silver medley in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay and won an individual bronze medal in the 50-meter freestyle event.