Cesar Cielo, the former world-record holder in the 100-meter freestyle, congratulated David Popovici on breaking his global standard.

What happened?

Cielo took to his Twitter account on Saturday to acknowledge Popovici's record-breaking time of 46.86 at the European Championships in Rome.

Why it matters for Cesar Cielo

The Brazilian swimmer's record was set at the World Championships in 2009 with a time of 46.91.

Cielo's tweet showed class, as he congratulated Popovici on his achievement.

What comes next?

Cielo still holds the world record in the 50 freestyle and is one of the great sprinters in history, with Olympic medals in the 50 free and 100 freestyle.

He won the Olympic champion title in the 50 free at the 2008 Games in Beijing and added a bronze in the 100 freestyle.

Cielo also won a bronze medal in the 50 free at the 2012 Olympics in London.

The Brazilian swimmer's record was broken after 13 years, and he was glad to have held it for so long.

Cielo's tweet read: "I knew this day was coming… And it did! My 100m freestyle world record was broken after 13 years! Congratulations, Popovici! Glad to have had this huge record for so long!"

Cielo is still involved in the swimming community, and his congratulatory tweet showed his appreciation for the sport.

The European Championships in Rome were a significant event, with many world records being broken.

Cielo's record was one of the longest-standing in the sport, and its breaking marked a new era in swimming.

Popovici's time of 46.86 was impressive, and he is now considered one of the fastest swimmers in the world.

Cielo's legacy continues, and his records remain some of the most impressive in the sport's history.

The Brazilian swimmer's career was marked by many achievements, including his Olympic medals and world records.

He remains an important figure in the swimming community, and his opinions are still widely respected.

Cielo's congratulatory tweet was a testament to his sportsmanship and appreciation for the sport.

The swimming community continues to evolve, with new records being set and new athletes emerging.

Cielo's records will always be remembered as some of the greatest achievements in the sport's history.