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The first world record in the 100 metres 
International Swimming Hall of Fame
– archived from the ISHOF original {{World records in swimming Butterfly 100 metres World record progression 100 metres butterfly
butterfly
Butterflies are winged insects from the lepidopteran superfamily Papilionoidea, characterized by large, often brightly coloured wings that often fold together when at rest, and a conspicuous, fluttering flight. The oldest butterfly fossi ...
in long course (50 metres) swimming
Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through water, such as saltwater or freshwater environments, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Swimmers achieve locomotion by coordinating limb and body movements to achieve hydrody ...
was recognised by the International Swimming Federation
World Aquatics, formerly known as FINA (; ), is the international federation recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for administering international competitions in water sports. It is one of several international federations whi ...
(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 June 2025Men short course
*Correct as of April 2025Women long course
*Correct as of June 2025Women short course
*Correct as of February 2025References
*International Swimming Hall of Fame
– archived from the ISHOF original {{World records in swimming Butterfly 100 metres World record progression 100 metres butterfly