How long did victor Davis's world record last in the 200m breaststroke?

Canadian Sports Hall of Famer Victor Davis held the world record in men's 200 meter breaststroke for one day less than 7 years. He first set the record on August 5, 1982 with a time of 2:14.77. He broke that record on June 17, 1984 with a time of 2:14.58 and again broke the record with a time of 2:13.34 on August 2, 1984. That record stood until August 4, 1989 when Mike Barrowman of the United States swam a 2:12.90.

Incredibly, 3 months after his world record was broken Davis lost his life when he was struck by an automobile whose driver left the scene.