Women’s 100m IM – Short Course
World’s Fastest 100m Individual Medley – Women’s Short Course
Top 10 100m IM – Women’s Short Course
- Gretchen Walsh 55.98
- Katinka Hosszu (25.97, 30.54) 56.51
- Kate Douglass 56.99
- Sarah Sjoestroem (26.06, 31.04) 57.10
- Beryl Gastaldello (26.41, 30.89) 57.30
- Charlotte Bonnet 57.47
- Yiting Yu 57.51
- Alicia Coutts (26.14, 31.39) 57.53
- Anastasiya Shkurdai (26.16, 31.43) 57.59, Mariia Kameneva (26.41, 31.18) 57.59, Siobhan O’Connor (26.38, 31.21) 57.59
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The chart below compares the World’s fastest 100m Individual Medley swimmers. Swimmers and coaches can looks at the individual Splits, Stroke Counts and the first 50m split compared to swimmers 50m PB. All swim data has been collected from our team reviewing race footage where possible. Here is Gretch Walsh’s 100m Individual Medley World Record swim to view.
Here is a list of the Women’s 200IM Short Course.
| Women's 100m IM - Short Course | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katinka Hosszu | Sarah Sjoestroem | Beryl Gastaldello | Alicia Coutts | Anastasiya Shkurdai | Mariia Kameneva | Siobhan O'Connor | |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in 175cm | 6 ft 0 in 182cm | 5 ft 10 in 178cm | 5 ft 6 in 176cm | 5 ft 9 in 182cm | 5 ft 8 in 172cm | 5 ft 7 in 170cm |
| Weight: | 150 Ib 68kg | 168 Ib 76kg | 150 Ib 68kg | 154 Ib 70kg | 154 Ib 70kg | 121 Ib 55kg | 132 Ib 60kg |
| Country: | HUN | SWE | FRA | AUS | BLR | RUS | GBR |
| DOB: | 1989-05-03 | 1993-08-17 | 1995-02-16 | 1987-09-14 | 2003-01-03 | 1999-05-27 | 1995-11-20 |
| Meet: | FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup 2017 | FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup 2017 | ISL 2020 Season - Final | FINA Swimming World Cup 2013 | ISL 2020 Season - Final | European Short Course Swimming Championships 2019 | European Short Course Swimming Championships 2015 |
| 1st 25m Split | |||||||
| Strokes | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||||
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| 2nd 25m Split | |||||||
| Strokes | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | |||
| Split Time: | 25.97 | 26.06 | 26.41 | 26.14 | 26.16 | 26.41 | 26.38 |
| 3rd 25m Split | |||||||
| Strokes | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | |||
| Split Time: | |||||||
| 4th 25m Split | |||||||
| Strokes | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | |||
| Total Time: | 56.51 | 57.10 | 57.30 | 57.53 | 57.59 | 57.59 | 57.59 |
The Women’s 100m IM is a challenging event that requires mastery across four strokes in a mere 100 meters. This race combines technical skill, speed, and versatility, and even the smallest time difference can separate the top competitors. Here’s a breakdown of the fastest swimmers in this event:
Gretchen Walsh (55.98):
Gretchen Walsh currently holds the fastest time in the 100m IM with an extraordinary performance of 55.98 seconds. Her time places her in a league of her own, being the first woman to break the 56-second barrier in short course.
Katinka Hosszu (56.51):
Katinka Hosszu’s time of 56.51 seconds remains incredibly strong. Known for her all-around brilliance, her split times of 25.97 seconds (first 50 meters) and 30.54 seconds (second 50 meters) reveal her efficiency and dominance across all strokes. Despite Walsh’s recent breakthrough, Hosszu’s performance continues to set the standard for consistency and versatility.
Kate Douglass (56.99):
Kate Douglass stands out with a time of 56.99 seconds, placing her just under 57 seconds. Her impressive versatility makes her a rising star in this multi-stroke event.
Sarah Sjoestroem (57.10):
Sarah Sjoestroem’s 57.10 places her close behind Douglass. Her split times of 26.06 seconds for the first half and 31.04 seconds for the second half highlight her explosive power in the butterfly and freestyle, though she loses a bit of time in the other strokes.
Beryl Gastaldello (57.30):
Beryl Gastaldello’s time of 57.30 seconds, with splits of 26.41 and 30.89, showcases her prowess in freestyle and backstroke. She remains one of the most consistent competitors in the short course format.
Charlotte Bonnet (57.51):
Charlotte Bonnet’s time of 57.51 seconds positions her within striking distance of the top performers. Her strength lies in her balanced approach to each stroke, though her split details are not provided here.
Alicia Coutts (57.53):
With a time of 57.53 seconds, Alicia Coutts’ split times of 26.14 and 31.39 show her ability to maintain control and precision across all strokes. Her technical excellence allows her to stay competitive in such a tightly contested race.
Anastasiya Shkurdai (57.59), Mariia Kameneva (57.59), Siobhan O’Connor (57.59):
Anastasiya Shkurdai, Mariia Kameneva, and Siobhan O’Connor all posted identical times of 57.59 seconds, underscoring the intense level of competition. Shkurdai’s splits (26.16, 31.43), Kameneva’s (26.41, 31.18), and O’Connor’s (26.38, 31.21) reveal slight variations in their stroke strengths, but all three swimmers display an exceptional balance of speed and technique.
Conclusion:
The Women’s 100m Individual Medley Short Course is a race of razor-thin margins, with the top swimmers often separated by fractions of a second. Gretchen Walsh’s 55.98 sets a new benchmark, but Katinka Hosszu’s legacy and the continued performances of swimmers like Kate Douglass, Sarah Sjoestroem, and others make this event one of the most exciting in swimming. The key to success in this race lies not only in physical ability but also in mastering the transitions between strokes and maintaining speed across all four styles.
Note: World’s Fastest 100m Individual Medley – Women’s Short Course update Oct 2024