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

World records in the 50-metre breaststroke competitive

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event are recorded for men and women in 50-metre pools (

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) and 25-metre pools (

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All-time top 25

Men long course

*Correct as of August 2022

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 26.86: *

Adam Peaty Adam George Peaty (born 28 December 1994) is an English competitive swimmer who specialises in the breaststroke. He won the gold medal in the 100 metre breaststroke at the 2016 Summer Olympics, the first by a male British swimmer in 24 years, ...

also swam 25.99 (2017), 26.06 (2019), 26.09 (2018), 26.10 (2017), 26.11 (2019), 26.21 (2021), 26.23 (2018), 26.28 (2019), 26.34 (2021), 26.38 (2021), 26.41 (2018), 26.42 (2015), 26.48 (2017), 26.49 (2018, 2019), 26.50 (2017, 2018), 26.51 (2015), 26.53 (2019), 26.55 (2019), 26.60 (2017, 2019), 26.61 (2016, 2017, 2019), 26.62 (2014, 2017, 2018), 26.63 (2019, 2019, 2021), 26.64 (2019, 2021), 26.65 (2021), 26.66 (2016, 2016), 26.68 (2015, 2016), 26.69 (2016, 2021), 26.70 (2019), 26.71 (2016, 2019), 26.72 (2021), 26.73 (2018, 2021), 26.74 (2018, 2018, 2019), 26.75 (2018, 2021), 26.76 (2022), 26.78 (2014, 2019), 26.81 (2021), 26.83 (2017, 2020), 26.86 (2017, 2021). *

Ilya Shymanovich Ilya Syarheyevich Shymanovich ( be, Ілья Сяргеевіч Шымановіч; born 2 August 1994) is a Belarusian swimmer. He is the world record holder in the short course 100 metre breaststroke and a former world record holder in the ...

also swam 26.46 (2021), 26.47 (2021, 2022), 26.55 (2019, 2021), 26.57 (2019), 26.70 (2020, 2022), 26.72 (2021), 26.77 (2019), 26.78 (2019), 26.83 (2020), 26.84 (2022), 26.85 (2019, 2021), 26.86 (2018, 2021). *

Nicolò Martinenghi Nicolò Martinenghi (; born 1 August 1999) is an Italian swimmer. He is a two-time world record holder in the 4×50 metre medley relay, swimming breaststroke on both relays. He is the Italian record holder in the 50 metre breaststroke and 100 ...

also swam 26.39 (2021), 26.47 (2021), 26.48 (2022), 26.49 (2021, 2022), 26.54 (2021), 26.56 (2020, 2022), 26.59 (2021), 26.64 (2022), 26.71 (2022), 26.68 (2021, 2021, 2022), 26.81 (2022), 26.85 (2019). * Felipe Lima also swam 26.48 (2019), 26.60 (2019), 26.61 (2019), 26.62 (2019), 26.66 (2019), 26.68 (2017, 2019), 26.72 (2019), 26.73 (2019), 26.75 (2019), 26.78 (2019), 26.79 (2019), 26.84 (2018), 26.85 (2019), 26.86 (2019). *

João Gomes Júnior João Luiz Gomes Júnior (born 21 January 1986) is a Brazilian breaststroke swimmer. International career 2009–12 He was in the Brazilian national delegation who attended the 2009 World Aquatics Championships in Rome, where he competed in th ...

also swam 26.52 (2017), 26.60 (2019), 26.62 (2022), 26.64 (2019, 2019), 26.66 (2022), 26.67 (2017), 26.68 (2019), 26.69 (2019), 26.70 (2019), 26.73 (2019), 26.75 (2022), 26.80 (2017, 2019), 26.83 (2017), 26.84 (2019), 26.85 (2018), 26.86 (2017). *

Nic Fink Nicolas Fink (born July 3, 1993) is an American five-time world champion in breaststroke events. He is a world record holder in the short course 4×100 meter medley relay and 4×50 meter mixed medley relay. He is the Americas record holder i ...

also swam 26.55 (2022), 26.74 (2022), 26.85 (2022). * Cameron van der Burgh also swam 26.58 (2018), 26.60 (2017), 26.62 (2015), 26.66 (2015), 26.67 (2009), 26.74 (2009, 2015, 2015, 2017), 26.76 (2014), 26.77 (2013, 2015), 26.78 (2013), 26.79 (2015), 26.80 (2014), 26.81 (2013), 26.83 (2013). * Michael Andrew also swam 26.71 (2022), 26.72 (2022), 26.73 (2022), 26.78 (2022), 26.83 (2021), 26.84 (2018), 26.86 (2018). *

Fabio Scozzoli Fabio Scozzoli (born 8 August 1988) is an Italian swimmer. At the 2012 World Short Course Championships, he won the gold medal in the 100 metre breaststroke. He is the 2022 Mediterranean champion in the 50 metre breaststroke. Career On 25 Jul ...

also swam 26.73 (2018), 26.79 (2018), 26.80 (2018), 26.82 (2019). *

Felipe França Silva Felipe Alves França da Silva (born 14 May 1987) is a Brazilian breaststroke swimmer, who competed for his country in three Swimming at the Summer Olympics, Olympic Games. He started swimming at Esporte Clube União Suzano when he was just three ...

also swam 26.76 (2009). * Andrey Nikolaev also swam 26.77 (2022), 26.86 (2022). *

Christian Sprenger Christian David Sprenger (born 19 December 1985) is an Australian former breaststroke swimmer. He trains at the Commercial Swimming Club under Simon Cusack. Swimming career At the 2008 Australian Swimming Championships he qualified in the ...

also swam 26.78 (2013). *

Kevin Cordes Kevin Cordes ( ; born August 13, 1993) is an American competitive swimmer who specializes in breaststroke events. He currently represents the Cali Condors which is part of the International Swimming League. Cordes was a member of the 2016 U.S. M ...

also swam 26.80 (2017), 26.83 (2017), 26.86 (2015, 2017). *

Damir Dugonjič Damir Dugonjič (born 21 February 1988) is a Slovenian swimmer who competed for his native country at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. He competed in 100 metre breaststroke in all three Games, where he finished 16th, 18th and 21st respe ...

also swam 26.83 (2013). *

Kirill Prigoda Kirill Gennadievich Prigoda (russian: Кирилл Геннадьевич Пригода; born 29 December 1995) is a Russian swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre breaststroke event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Personal life Prigoda's ...

also swam 26.85 (2017).

Men short course

*Correct as of December 2022

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 25.85: * Emre Sakçı also swam 25.29 (2020), 25.38 (2021), 25.39 (2021), 25.43 (2020), 25.50 (2020), 25.54 (2020), 25.57 (2020). *

also swam 25.39 (2020), 25.41 (2020, 2021), 25.43 (2021), 25.47 (2021), 25.48 (2020), 25.53 (2021), 25.55 (2020, 2021), 25.56 (2021), 25.57 (2020), 25.59 (2020), 25.60 (2021), 25.64 (2020, 2021), 25.68 (2020), 25.72 (2020). * Cameron van der Burgh also swam 25.41 (2018), 25.43 (2009), 25.49 (2017), 25.58 (2009), 25.63 (2009, 2017), 25.64 (2016), 25.68 (2013), 25.70 (2017). *

also swam 25.48 (2020), 25.50 (2020), 25.70 (2017, 2020), 25.85 (2022). *

also swam 25.53 (2021), 25.64 (2022), 25.68 (2021), 25.72 (2021). *

also swam 25.42 (2022), 25.54 (2021), 25.55 (2021), 25.60 (2022), 25.71 (2022). *

Roland Schoeman Roland Mark Schoeman Order of Ikhamanga, OIS (born 4 July 1980) is a South African American swimmer and was a member of the South African swimming team at the 2000 Olympic Games, 2000, 2004 Olympic Games, 2004, 2008 Olympic Games, 2008 and 201 ...

also swam 25.58 (2009), 25.65 (2013), 25.68 (2013). *

also swam 25.68 (2017), 25.72 (2017). * Simone Cerasuolo also swam 25.68 (2022), 25.78 (2022), 25.85 (2021). *

also swam 25.70 (2009), 25.71 (2014). *

also swam 25.72 (2013). *

Qin Haiyang Qin Haiyang ( zh, 覃海洋, born 17 May 1999) is a Chinese Swimming (sport), swimmer who specializes in the breaststroke and individual medley. He is the current world record holder in the World record progression 200 metres breaststroke, 200m ...

also swam 25.82 (2022).

Women long course

*Correct as of August 2022

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 30.23: *

Benedetta Pilato Benedetta Pilato (born 28 January 2005) is an Italian swimmer. She is the world record holder in the long course 50 metre breaststroke. She is the European champion in the 50 metre breaststroke in 2021 and the 100 metre breaststroke in 2022 ...

also swam 29.35 (2021), 29.50 (2021), 29.58 (2022), 29.61 (2020), 29.62 (2021), 29.69 (2021), 29.71 (2022), 29.75 (2021), 29.80 (2022), 29.83 (2022), 29.85 (2020, 2022), 29.91 (2021), 29.93 (2022), 29.98 (2019, 2021), 30.00 (2019), 30.08 (2019), 30.13 (2019, 2021), 30.16 (2019), 30.17 (2019), 30.22 (2019). *

Yuliya Yefimova Yuliya Andreyevna Yefimova (russian: Юлия Андреевна Ефимова, also romanized Efimova; born 3 April 1992) is a Russian competitive swimmer. She is the Russian record holder in the 200 metre individual medley (short course), ...

also swam 29.57 (2017), 29.66 (2018), 29.73 (2017), 29.78 (2013), 29.81 (2018), 29.84 (2018), 29.88 (2013, 2017), 29.93 (2018, 2019), 29.95 (2017), 29.99 (2017, 2017), 30.04 (2017, 2019), 30.09 (2009), 30.12 (2013, 2019), 30.13 (2015), 30.14 (2015), 30.15 (2012, 2019), 30.17 (2018, 2019), 30.20 (2018), 30.22 (2018, 2021), 30.23 (2017). * Rūta Meilutytė also swam 29.48 (2013), 29.59 (2013, 2022), 29.70 (2022), 29.74 (2015), 29.86 (2013), 29.88 (2014, 2015), 29.89 (2014), 29.92 (2014), 29.96 (2013), 29.97 (2013, 2022), 29.98 (2015, 2016), 30.04 (2013), 30.07 (2013), 30.10 (2013), 30.11 (2013), 30.12 (2022), 30.13 (2016), 30.14 (2014, 2015), 30.17 (2016), 30.18 (2017), 30.19 (2013), 30.20 (2017), 30.23 (2013). *

Lilly King Lillia Camille King (born February 10, 1997) is an American swimmer who specializes in breaststroke. She currently represents the Cali Condors, a team that is part of the International Swimming League. At the 2016 Summer Olympics she won the ...

also swam 29.60 (2017), 29.62 (2018), 29.63 (2019), 29.66 (2017), 29.76 (2017, 2022), 29.80 (2017), 29.82 (2018), 29.84 (2019, 2019), 29.90 (2017), 29.96 (2017), 30.03 (2019), 30.16 (2018), 30.18 (2019), 30.22 (2016). *

Lara van Niekerk Lara van Niekerk (born 13 May 2003) is a South African competitive swimmer. She is the current African, Commonwealth, and South African record holder in the long course 50-metre breaststroke and the African and South African record holder i ...

also swam 29.73 (2022), 29.77 (2022), 29.80 (2022), 29.82 (2022), 29.88 (2021), 29.90 (2022), 29.99 (2022), 30.08 (2022). *

Molly Hannis Molly Hannis (born March 13, 1992) is an American competition swimmer who specializes in breaststroke events. She currently represents the Cali Condors which is part of the International Swimming League. Career College Hannis attended the Un ...

also swam 29.73 (2018), 29.97 (2018), 30.07 (2018), 30.19 (2017), 30.21 (2018). * Jessica Hardy also swam 29.90 (2013), 29.95 (2009), 29.99 (2013), 30.03 (2010), 30.12 (2014), 30.17 (2011), 30.19 (2011), 30.20 (2011, 2015), 30.21 (2014). * Imogen Clark also swam 30.04 (2018), 30.10 (2022), 30.18 (2022), 30.21 (2017). * Arianna Castiglioni also swam 29.91 (2022), 30.05 (2022), 30.06 (2021), 30.15 (2021). * Chelsea Hodges also swam 30.15 (2022), 30.17 (2022), 30.20 (2021), 30.22 (2022). *

Katie Meili Catherine Michelle "Katie" Meili (born April 16, 1991) is a former American competitive swimmer, who won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the 100 meter breaststroke and a gold medal for swimming the preliminary heats of the 4 × ...

also swam 30.11 (2017), 30.12 (2017). * Anna Elendt also swam 30.12 (2022), 30.22 (2022). * Alia Atkinson also swam 30.17 (2014), 30.19 (2018). * Breeja Larson also swam 30.20 (2013). * Tang Qianting also swam 30.21 (2022). * Jennie Johansson also swam 30.23 (2013).

Women short course

*Correct as of December 2022

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 29.59: * Rūta Meilutytė also swam 28.50 (2022), 28.60 (2022), 28.70 (2022), 28.81 (2014), 28.84 (2014), 28.89 (2013), 29.10 (2022). * Alia Atkinson also swam 28.64 (2016), 28.84 (2017), 28.88 (2020), 28.91 (2014, 2016). *

also swam 28.86 (2020), 29.42 (2022), 29.48 (2022). *

also swam 28.86 (2020, 2022), 28.90 (2019, 2020), 29.11 (2022), 29.16 (2022), 29.53 (2022). * Tang Qianting also swam 29.22 (2022), 29.28 (2022), 29.38 (2022), 29.42 (2022). *

also swam 29.27 (2022), 29.45 (2022). *

Nika Godun Nika Godun (born 4 March 1997) is a Russian competitive swimmer. She is a Russian record holder in the short course 4×50 metre medley relay and the 4×100 metre medley relay. She competed at the 2019 and 2021 European Short Course Championshi ...

also swam 29.42 (2021). * Imogen Clark also swam 29.47 (2022), 29.51 (2022). * Anna Elendt also swam 29.52 (2022), 29.59 (2022).

Annulled

* Yulia Yefimovas World Record performance of 28.71 (Tokyo 2013) was annulled due to doping offenses.

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