World’s Fastest 100m Freestyle – Women’s Long Course

World Record: Sarah Sjoestroem 51.71
Olympic Record: Emma McKeon 51.96
World Junior Record: Penny Oleksiak 52.70
Commonwealth Record: Emma McKeon 51.96

Top 10 All-time Performers:

1. Sarah Sjoestroem (24.83, 26.88) 51.71
2. Emma McKeon (25.08, 26.88) 51.96
3. Siobhan Haughey (25.08, 26.94) 52.02
4. Cate Campbell (25.09, 26.94) 52.03
5. Simone Manuel (24.81, 27.23) 52.04
6. Britta Steffen (25.46, 26.61) 52.07
7. Mollie O’Callaghan (25.63, 26.45) 52.08
8. Marrit Steenbergen (25.30, 26.96) 52.26
9. Bronte Campbell (25.47, 26.80) 52.27
10. Shayna Jack (25.16, 27.12) 52.28
11. Torri Huske (25.06, 27.23) 52.29
12. Kate Douglass (25.35, 27.22) 52.57
13. Penny Oleksiak (25.42, 27.17) 52.59 / Mallory Comerford (25.51, 27.08) 52.59

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The chart below compares the World’s best 100m Freestyle 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.

Women's 100m Freestyle - Long Course
	Sarah Sjoestroem	Emma McKeon	Siobhan Haughey	Cate Campbell	Simone Manuel	Britta Steffen	Mollie O'Callaghan	Marrit Steenbergen	Bronte Campbell	Shayna Jack	Torri Huske	Kate Douglass	Penny Oleksiak	Mallory Comerford
Height:	6ft 1.82m	5 ft 11 in 1.80m	5ft 10in 1.78m	6ft 1in 1.86m	5ft 10in 1.78m	5ft 11in 1.80m	5ft 8in 1.75m	5ft 10in 1.78m	5ft 10in 1.79m	5ft 11in 1.80m	5ft 8in 1.73m	5ft 10in 1.78m	6ft 1in 1.86m	5ft 9in 175cm
Weight:	168lb 76kg	132lb 60kg	132lb 60kg	163lb 74kg	148lb 67kg	132lb 60kg	130lb 59kg	134lb 61kg	128lb 58kg			125lb 57kg	150lb 68kg	130lb 60kg
Country:	Sweden	AUS	HKG	Australia	USA	Germany	AUS	NED	AUS	AUS	USA	USA	Canada	USA
DOB:	1993-08-17	1994-05-24	1997-10-31	1992-05-20	1996-08-02	1983-11-16	2004-04-02	2000-01-11	1994-05-14	1998-11-06	2002-12-07	2001-11-17	2000-06-13	1997-09-06
Meet:	17th FINA World Championships 2017	Tokyo Olympics 2020 (2021)	2023 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup - Berlin	Pan Pacific Championships 2018	18th FINA World Championships 2019	13th FINA World Championships 2009	World Aquatic Championships - Fukuoka 2023	World Aquatic Championships - Doha 2024	Commonwealth Games 2018	World Aquatic Championships - Fukuoka 2023	Olympic Games Paris 2024	USA Nationals 2023	Tokyo Olympics 2020 (2021)	17th FINA World Championships 2017
1st 50m Split
Strokes	34	32	35		34							31	33
Split Time:	24.83	25.08	25.08	25.09	24.81	25.46	25.63	25.30	25.47	25.16	25.06	25.35	25.42	25.51
50m PB:	23.67	24.17	24.59	23.78	23.97	23.73	24.52	24.42	24.12	24.01	24.09	24.40	25.38	24.80
Time off 50m PB:	1.16	0.91	0.49	1.31	0.84	1.73	1.11	0.88	1.35	1.15	0.97	1.05	0.04	0.71
Percentage of 50m PB:	104.901%	103.765%	101.993%	105.509%	103.504%	107.290%	104.527%	103.604%	105.597%	104.833%	104.027%	103.893%	100.158%	102.863%
2nd 50m Split
Strokes	41	40	39		36							38	37
Split Time:	26.88	26.88	26.94	26.94	27.23	26.61	26.45	26.96	26.80	27.12	27.23	27.22	27.17	27.08
Total Time:	51.71	51.96	52.02	52.03	52.04	52.07	52.09	52.26	52.27	52.28	52.29	52.57	52.59	52.59

Here is Sarah Sjoestroem’s 100m Freestyle World Record swim to view.

Here is the list of the Women’s 100m Freestyle Short Course for comparison.

The 100m freestyle is one of the most exciting events in swimming, and the women’s world record has been broken several times over the years. Currently, the world record holder is Sarah Sjoestroem, with a time of 51.71 seconds. Other top contenders include Emma McKeon, Cate Campbell, and Simone Manuel. Let’s take a closer look at these amazing athletes and their impressive performances.

General interest:

Analyzing the splits and the order of rank per split, we can gain insights into the swimmers’ performances in each 50-meter segment of the World’s Fastest 100m Freestyle race for women’s long course.

First 50-meter split:

1. Simone Manuel: Manuel had the fastest first split time of 24.81 seconds, showcasing her exceptional speed in the initial phase of the race.
2. Sarah Sjoestroem: Sjoestroem closely followed Manuel with a time of 24.83 seconds for the first 50 meters.
3. Penny Oleksiak: Oleksiak recorded a competitive time of 25.42 seconds, placing her third in the first split.

Second 50-meter split:

1. Simone Manuel: Despite having the fastest first split, Manuel’s second split time of 27.23 seconds was relatively slower compared to other swimmers. This affected her overall rank.
2. Sarah Sjoestroem: Sjoestroem’s second split time matched her first split time exactly, with both being 26.88 seconds. This consistency helped her maintain her lead in the race.
3. Mollie O’Callaghan: O’Callaghan achieved a second split time of 26.41 seconds, securing her first place in the second split.

Based on the analysis of the splits, it is evident that Simone Manuel had a remarkable start with the fastest first split time. However, her slower second split affected her overall rank. On the other hand, Sarah Sjoestroem displayed consistent performance with identical split times, ultimately leading her to victory. It is worth noting that the second split was generally slower for most swimmers, indicating the challenges faced in maintaining speed and endurance throughout the race.

Update: World’s Fastest 100m Freestyle – Women’s Long Course Update Aug 2024