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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
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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.
Men
Long course
Short course
Women
Long course
Short course
All-time top 25
Men long course
*Correct as of July 2022Notes
Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 50.92: * Caeleb Dressel 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 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 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 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 first ...
also swam 50.79 (2009).
* James Guy also swam 50.83 (2017).
* Jason Dunford also swam 50.85 (2009).
* Naoki Mizunuma also swam 50.86 (2022).
* László Cseh also swam 50.87 (2015), 50.91 (2015), 50.92 (2017).
* Mehdy Metella 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 also swam 50.92 (2009).
* Matthew Temple also swam 50.92 (2021).
International Swimming Hall of Fame
– archived from the ISHOF original *
Zwemkroniek
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Agenda Diana
{{World records in swimming Butterfly 100 metres World record progression 100 metres butterfly
Men short course
*Correct as of December 2022Notes
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). * Caeleb Dressel 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
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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 also swam 48.93 (2009), 48.99 (2009), 49.43 (2013), 49.49 (2009).
*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 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 also swam 49.36 (2018).
Women long course
*Correct as of June 2022Notes
Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 56.94: * Sarah Sjöström 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 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 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 I ...
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 po ...
also swam 56.64 (2000), 56.69 (2000).
* Penny Oleksiak also swam 56.73 (2016), 56.94 (2017).
* Libby Trickett also swam 56.81 (2008).
* Chen Xinyi also swam 56.82 (2016).
* Jeanette Ottesen 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 in Rio. She won a silver medal in the women's 100 metre butterfly
A ...
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 2022Notes
Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 55.74: * Maggie Mac Neil also swam 54.78 (2022), 55.04 (2021), 55.30 (2021), 55.45 (2021). *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 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).
* Sarah Sjöström 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).
*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 I ...
also swam 55.02 (2022), 55.26 (2021), 55.33 (2022), 55.42 (2021), 55.49 (2021), 55.67 (2021, 2022), 55.74 (2022).
*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 55.23 (2022).
* Emma McKeon also swam 55.63 (2021), 55.66 (2021).
* Claire Curzan also swam 55.64 (2021).
References
*International Swimming Hall of Fame
– archived from the ISHOF original *
Zwemkroniek
*
Agenda Diana
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