The first world record in the 100 metres butterfly in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognised by the

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(FINA) in

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, for both men and women. In the short-course (25 metres) swimming events, the world's governing body recognizes world records since March 3, 1991. Graphic data for World Record Progression in Men and Women Swimming 50m-100m-200m

Graphic data for World Record Progression in Men and Women Swimming 50m-100m-200m

Men

Long course

Short course

Women

Long course

Short course

All-time top 25

Men long course

*Correct as of July 2022

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 50.92: *

Caeleb Dressel Caeleb Remel Dressel (born August 16, 1996) is an American professional swimmer who specializes in freestyle, butterfly, and individual medley events. He swims representing the Cali Condors as part of the International Swimming League. He won ...

also swam 49.50 (2019), 49.66 (2019), 49.71 (2021), 49.76 (2021), 49.86 (2017), 49.87 (2021), 50.01 (2022), 50.07 (2017), 50.08 (2017), 50.17 (2021), 50.20 (2022), 50.28 (2019), 50.36 (2019), 50.39 (2021), 50.50 (2018), 50.75 (2018), 50.87 (2017), 50.92 (2020). *

Milorad Čavić Milorad "Milo" Čavić ( sr-Cyrl, Милорад "Мило" Чавић, ; born May 31, 1984) is a Serbian former professional swimmer. He won a silver medal in the 100-meter butterfly at the 2008 Summer Olympics in a historic race with American ...

also swam 50.01 (2009), 50.56 (2009), 50.59 (2008), 50.76 (2008), 50.92 (2008). *

Kristóf Milák Kristóf Milák (born 20 February 2000) is a Hungarian swimmer. He is the current holder of the world record in the long course 200 metre butterfly and the European record in the long course 100 metre butterfly. He also currently holds the ...

also swam 50.14 (2022, 2022), 50.18 (2021), 50.31 (2021), 50.33 (2022), 50.47 (2021), 50.62 (2017, 2021, 2021), 50.64 (2021), 50.68 (2022), 50.77 (2017), 50.89 (2021). * Michael Phelps also swam 50.22 (2009), 50.45 (2015), 50.48 (2009, 2009), 50.58 (2008), 50.65 (2010), 50.71 (2011), 50.77 (2007), 50.86 (2010, 2012), 50.87 (2008), 50.89 (2008), 50.90 (2009). * Rafael Muñoz also swam 50.46 (2009), 50.58 (2009), 50.59 (2009), 50.85 (2009). *

Shaine Casas Shaine Casas (born December 25, 1999) is an American professional swimmer. He is an Americas record holder in the short course 4×50 meter medley relay, swimming the butterfly leg of the relay. At the 2021 World Short Course Championships, he ...

also swam 50.56 (2022), 50.86 (2022). * Chad le Clos also swam 50.65 (2018). * Ian Crocker also swam 50.76 (2004), 50.82 (2007). *

Noè Ponti Noè Ponti (born 1 June 2001) is a Swiss swimmer. He competed in the men's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay at the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to ...

also swam 50.76 (2021), 50.87 (2022). *

Joseph Schooling Joseph Isaac Schooling (born 16 June 1995) is a Singaporean professional swimmer who specialises in butterfly, freestyle and medley events. He was the gold medalist in the 100m butterfly at the 2016 Olympics, achieving Singapore's first ev ...

also swam 50.78 (2017), 50.83 (2016, 2017). *

Albert Subirats Albert Subirats Altes (born September 25, 1986) is an Olympic and national record holding swimmer from Venezuela. He represented his homeland at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics. At the 2007 World Championships, Subirats won Venezuela's firs ...

also swam 50.79 (2009). * James Guy also swam 50.83 (2017). * Jason Dunford also swam 50.85 (2009). *

Naoki Mizunuma is a Japanese swimmer. He competed in the men's 50 metre butterfly at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships The 2019 World Aquatics Championships were the 18th FINA World Aquatics Championships, held in Gwangju, South Korea from 12 to 28 Ju ...

also swam 50.86 (2022). * László Cseh also swam 50.87 (2015), 50.91 (2015), 50.92 (2017). *

Mehdy Metella Mehdy Metella (born 17 July 1992) is a French freestyle and butterfly swimmer.

also swam 50.87 (2021). *

Andrey Minakov Andrey Dmitriyevich Minakov (russian: Андрей Дмитриевич Минаков; born 17 March 2002) is a Russian swimmer and Olympian.Michael Andrew also swam 50.88 (2022). *

Andrew Lauterstein Andrew George Lauterstein (born 22 May 1987) is an Australian swimmer and a three-time Olympic medalist. Personal Lauterstein grew up in Black Rock, Victoria and attended Brighton Grammar School. He has an elder brother and a younger siste ...

also swam 50.92 (2009). * Matthew Temple also swam 50.92 (2021).

Men short course

*Correct as of December 2022

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 49.49: * Chad le Clos also swam 48.44 (2014), 48.45 (2020), 48.50 (2018), 48.56 (2014), 48.58 (2022), 48.59 (2014, 2022), 48.66 (2016), 48.70 (2014), 48.74 (2014), 48.82 (2012), 48.85 (2022), 48.95 (2014), 48.98 (2022), 48.99 (2014), 49.01 (2013, 2016), 49.03 (2021), 49.04 (2021), 49.05 (2013, 2016), 49.08 (2013), 49.09 (2017), 49.13 (2017), 49.14 (2013, 2016, 2020), 49.15 (2019), 49.18 (2017), 49.22 (2018), 49.26 (2016), 49.27 (2021), 49.33 (2020), 49.34 (2013, 2019), 49.35 (2016), 49.39 (2020), 49.41 (2013), 49.45 (2016), 49.48 (2013, 2020), 49.49 (2017). *

also swam 48.53 (2021), 48.71 (2018, 2021), 48.92 (2020), 49.02 (2020), 49.03 (2021), 49.10 (2019), 49.16 (2019), 49.23 (2021), 49.33 (2020), 49.35 (2020). *

Tom Shields ] Thomas Allen Shields (born July 11, 1991) is an American competitive Swimming (sport), swimmer. He is a two-time Olympian and the current American record-holder in the short course 50-meter butterfly and 200-meter butterfly. At the 2016 Summ ...

also swam 48.63 (2015), 48.67 (2021), 48.78 (2021), 48.80 (2013), 48.83 (2021), 48.88 (2021), 48.90 (2021), 48.94 (2020), 48.99 (2014, 2021), 49.00 (2014), 49.01 (2013, 2020), 49.02 (2014), 49.03 (2021), 49.04 (2016), 49.16 (2013), 49.17 (2020), 49.20 (2021), 49.23 (2014), 49.30 (2020), 49.32 (2013, 2014), 49.36 (2021), 49.39 (2019), 49.45 (2013), 49.46 (2021), 49.47 (2021), 49.49 (2013). *

Matteo Rivolta Matteo Rivolta (born 16 November 1991) is a male Italian swimmer. He won bronze medal in 100 metres butterfly at the 2012 European Aquatics Championships. Rivolta an athlete of the Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Oro. He competed at the 2012 and 2016 ...

also swam 48.87 (2021), 49.05 (2021), 49.07 (2021, 2022), 49.32 (2022), 49.43 (2022). *

Yevgeny Korotyshkin Yevgeny Yevgeniyevich Korotyshkin, occasionally spelled "Evgeny", (russian: Евгений Евгеньевич Коротышкин) (born 30 April 1983) is a Russian swimmer from Moscow Moscow ( , US chiefly ; rus, links=no, Москв ...

also swam 48.93 (2009), 48.99 (2009), 49.43 (2013), 49.49 (2009). *

also swam 49.07 (2022), 49.25 (2022), 49.38 (2021), 49.49 (2021). *

Marius Kusch Marius Kusch (born 5 May 1993) is a German swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre butterfly event at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships. He qualified to represent Germany at the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and als ...

also swam 49.12 (2022), 49.20 (2022), 49.48 (2020), 49.49 (2021). *

Li Zhuhao Li Zhuhao (born January 9, 1999) is a Chinese competitive swimmer, specializing in butterfly. At the 2014 Asian Games, he won the silver medal in the 100 metre butterfly and the gold medal in the 4 × 100 m medley relay, setting the Asian Games ...

also swam 49.36 (2018).

Women long course

*Correct as of June 2022

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 56.94: *

Sarah Sjöström Sarah Fredrika Sjöström (; born 17 August 1993) is a Swedish competitive swimmer specialising in the sprint freestyle and butterfly events. She is the current world record holder in the 50 metre freestyle (long course), the 100 metre freestyle ...

also swam 55.53 (2017), 55.64 (2015), 55.68 (2016), 55.74 (2015), 55.76 (2017), 55.77 (2017), 55.84 (2016), 55.89 (2016), 55.95 (2016), 55.96 (2017), 56.04 (2015), 56.06 (2009), 56.12 (2016), 56.18 (2021), 56.20 (2017), 56.22 (2019), 56.23 (2018), 56.26 (2016, 2017), 56.29 (2018, 2019), 56.32 (2017), 56.35 (2018), 56.37 (2016), 56.38 (2016), 56.40 (2021), 56.42 (2019), 56.44 (2009), 56.45 (2019, 2019), 56.46 (2018), 56.47 (2015), 56.50 (2014), 56.52 (2014), 56.53 (2013, 2014, 2017), 56.57 (2018), 56.58 (2015), 56.62 (2018), 56.66 (2018), 56.69 (2019), 56.70 (2022), 56.71 (2020), 56.72 (2016), 56.76 (2009), 56.77 (2018), 56.78 (2019), 56.79 (2012), 56.83 (2018), 56.86 (2019), 56.87 (2018), 56.90 (2017), 56.91 (2021). * Zhang Yufei also swam 55.64 (2021), 55.73 (2021), 55.82 (2021), 55.89 (2021), 55.96 (2021), 56.06 (2021), 56.18 (2021), 56.24 (2021), 56.29 (2020), 56.40 (2021), 56.41 (2022), 56.42 (2021), 56.47 (2020), 56.49 (2022), 56.56 (2022), 56.68 (2020). *

Torri Huske Victoria "Torri" Huske (Chinese given name: 简爱, , born December 7, 2002) is an American swimmer. She is the current American record holder in both the 100-meter butterfly and the 50-meter butterfly. At the 2022 Fina World Swimming Championsh ...

also swam 55.66 (2021), 55.73 (2021), 55.78 (2021), 56.28 (2022), 56.29 (2021, 2022), 56.51 (2021), 56.69 (2021, 2021), 56.82 (2022). * Emma McKeon also swam 55.82 (2021), 55.93 (2021), 56.18 (2017), 56.23 (2017), 56.33 (2021), 56.36 (2020), 56.38 (2022), 56.44 (2021), 56.54 (2018), 56.61 (2018, 2019), 56.65 (2021), 56.69 (2020), 56.78 (2018), 56.81 (2016, 2017, 2021), 56.82 (2021), 56.85 (2019), 56.89 (2016), 56.90 (2019). *

Maggie MacNeil Hannah Margaret McNair "Maggie" Mac NeilHer surname is sometimes incorrectly rendered as MacNeil in news reporting and television graphics. (born 26 February 2000) is a Canadian competitive swimmer. A 100 metre butterfly event specialist, she ...

also swam 55.83 (2019), 56.14 (2021), 56.19 (2021), 56.36 (2022), 56.52 (2019), 56.55 (2021), 56.56 (2021), 56.70 (2021). *

Marie Wattel Marie Wattel (born 2 June 1997) is a French swimmer. She competed in the women's 100 metre butterfly event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She qualified to represent France at the 2020 Summer Olympics. At the 2022 World Aquatics Championships, she ...

also swam 56.16 (2021), 56.27 (2021), 56.80 (2022, 2022). *

Rikako Ikee is a Japanese competitive swimmer. She is the national record holder in the 50-meter freestyle and the 100-meter butterfly, and the junior world record holder in the 50-meter freestyle and 50-meter butterfly long-course events, and the 50- an ...

also swam 56.23 (2018), 56.30 (2018), 56.40 (2018), 56.86 (2016), 56.89 (2017, 2017), 56.90 (2018), 56.93 (2018). *

Dana Vollmer Dana Whitney Vollmer (born November 13, 1987) is a former American competition swimmer, five-time Olympic gold medalist, and former world record-holder. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, she won a gold medal as a member of the winning United States ...

also swam 56.25 (2012), 56.36 (2012), 56.42 (2012), 56.47 (2011), 56.50 (2012), 56.56 (2016), 56.59 (2012), 56.63 (2016), 56.87 (2011), 56.90 (2016), 56.94 (2009, 2016). *

Claire Curzan Claire Curzan (born June 30, 2004) is an American swimmer. She is a world junior record holder in the long course 50 meter freestyle and 100 meter butterfly and the short course 50 meter butterfly and 100 meter butterfly. She is an American re ...

also swam 56.35 (2022), 56.43 (2021, 2021), 56.61 (2020), 56.74 (2022), 56.81 (2021), 56.89 (2022), 56.93 (2022). *

Kelsi Dahlia Kelsi Worrell Dahlia ( Worrell; born July 15, 1994) is a former American competitive swimmer specializing in butterfly and freestyle events. At the 2018 World Championships, Dahlia won nine total medals of which seven were gold medals. She qual ...

also swam 56.44 (2017, 2018), 56.48 (2016), 56.56 (2021), 56.74 (2017), 56.80 (2021), 56.83 (2018), 56.84 (2016), 56.86 (2018), 56.91 (2021). *

Louise Hansson Louise Maria Hansson (born 24 November 1996) is a Swedish competitive swimmer, a member of Helsingborgs SS. Career International Swimming League In spring 2020 Hansson signed for the Toronto Titans, the first Canadian based team in the ...

also swam 56.48 (2022), 56.66 (2022), 56.73 (2021, 2021), 56.89 (2022), 56.92 (2021). *

Inge de Bruijn Inge de Bruijn (; born 24 August 1973) is a Dutch former competitive swimmer. She is a four-time Olympic champion and a former world record-holder. Personal De Bruijn was born in Barendrecht, Netherlands. Inge is the sister of Olympic water ...

also swam 56.64 (2000), 56.69 (2000). *

Penny Oleksiak Penelope Oleksiak (born June 13, 2000) is a Canadian competitive swimmer. Her country's most decorated Olympian, Oleksiak rose to fame during the 2016 Summer Olympics, where she became the first Canadian to win four medals in the same Summer Gam ...

also swam 56.73 (2016), 56.94 (2017). *

Libby Trickett Lisbeth Constance Trickett, OAM (; born 28 January 1985) is a retired Australian swimmer. She was a gold medallist at the 2004 Summer Olympics, the 2008 Summer Olympics, and the 2012 Summer Olympics. She was the world record holder in the shor ...

also swam 56.81 (2008). *

Chen Xinyi Chen Xinyi (born January 2, 1998) is a Chinese competitive Swimming (sport), swimmer, swimming freestyle, butterfly and individual medley. Career At the 2014 Asian Games, she won gold medals in the 50 metre freestyle, 100 metre butterfly and 4 ...

also swam 56.82 (2016). *

Jeanette Ottesen Jeanette Ottesen (born 30 December 1987) is a Danish competitive swimmer who participated at the 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics. In total she has won 50 international medals. Records She currently holds the Danish record in the ...

also swam 56.83 (2016). *

Lu Ying Lu Ying (陆滢, Lù Yíng, born 22 January 1989) is a Chinese competitive swimmer. She competed for China at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the 2016 Olympics ) , nations = 207 (including IOA and EOR teams) , athletes = 11,238 , ...

also swam 56.87 (2012). *

Jessicah Schipper Jessicah Lee Schipper OAM (born 19 November 1986) is an Australian former competition swimmer. Specialising in the 100 and 200 metres butterfly, she won several gold medals at the Olympic Games and the World Championships between 2004 and 20 ...

also swam 56.90 (2009). *

Alicia Coutts Alicia Jayne Coutts, (born 14 September 1987) is an Australian competitive medley, butterfly and freestyle swimmer. She represented Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics, 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2010 Commonwealth Games (New Delhi). Sh ...

also swam 56.94 (2011, 2012).

Women short course

*Correct as of December 2022

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 55.74: *

Maggie Mac Neil Hannah Margaret McNair "Maggie" Mac NeilHer surname is sometimes incorrectly rendered as MacNeil in news reporting and television graphics. (born 26 February 2000) is a Canadian competitive swimmer. A 100 metre butterfly event specialist, she ...

also swam 54.78 (2022), 55.04 (2021), 55.30 (2021), 55.45 (2021). *

also swam 54.84 (2018), 55.01 (2018), 55.21 (2018), 55.22 (2016, 2021), 55.35 (2019), 55.40 (2021), 55.49 (2016), 55.54 (2021), 55.55 (2020), 55.63 (2021), 55.64 (2020), 55.72 (2020). *

also swam 54.91 (2018), 54.96 (2018), 55.00 (2017), 55.03 (2015), 55.07 (2017), 55.13 (2014), 55.32 (2017), 55.35 (2020), 55.37 (2020), 55.44 (2020), 55.55 (2017), 55.60 (2017), 55.70 (2017). *

also swam 55.02 (2022), 55.26 (2021), 55.33 (2022), 55.42 (2021), 55.49 (2021), 55.67 (2021, 2022), 55.74 (2022). *

also swam 55.23 (2022). * Emma McKeon also swam 55.63 (2021), 55.66 (2021). *

also swam 55.64 (2021).

References

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International Swimming Hall of Fame
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{{World records in swimming Butterfly 100 metres

World record progression 100 metres butterfly The first world record in the 100 metres butterfly in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1957, for both men and women. In the short-course (25 metres) swimming events, t ...