World’s Fastest 50m Breaststroke – Men’s Long Course

World Record: Adam Peaty, Great Britain, 25.95 – 25 July 2017, World Championships
World Junior Record: Nicolò Martinenghi, Italy, 26.97, 4 April 2017, Italian Championships
Commonwealth Record: Adam Peaty, Great Britain, 25.95 – 25 July 2017, World Championships

Top 10 All-Time Performers:

1. Adam Peaty 25.95
2. Haiyang Qin 26.20
3. Ilya Shymanovich 26.28
4. Nicolo Martinenghi 26.33, Felipe Lima 26.33
5. Joao Gomes Junior 26.42
6. Nic Fink 26.45
7. Samuel Williamson 26.51
8. Michael Andrews 26.52
9. Cameron Van Der Burgh 26.54

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The chart below compares the World’s Fastest 50m Breaststroke – Men’s Long Course 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 Adam Peaty’s 50m Breaststroke World Record swim to view.

Here is the list of the Men’s 100m Breaststroke and  Men’s 200m Breaststroke Long Course for comparison.

Men's 50m Breaststroke - Long Course
	Adam Peaty	Qin Haiyang	Ilya Shymanovich	Nicolo Martinenghi	Felipe Lima	Joao Gomes Junior	Nic Fink	Samual Williamson	Michael Andrews	Cameron Van Der Burgh
Height:	6 ft 3 in 191cm	6 ft 183cm	6 ft 4 in 194cm	6 ft 2 in 187cm	6 ft 3 in 190cm	6 ft 3 in 190cm	6ft 3in 190cm		6 ft 6in 198cm	6 ft 1 in 185cm
Weight:	190 Ib 86kg	165lb 75kg	194 Ib 88kg	207 Ib 94kg	205 Ib 93kg	196 Ib 89kg	186lb 84kg		205lb 93kg	187 Ib 85kg
Country:	GBR	CHN	BLR	ITA	BRA	BRA	USA	AUS	USA	RSA
DOB:	1994-12-28	1999-05-17	1994-08-02	1999-08-01	1985-04-05	1986-01-21	1993-07-03	1997-12-19	1999-04-18	1988-05-25
Meet:	17th FINA World Championships 2017	World Aquatics Championships - Fukuoka 2023	Belarus National Championships (50m) 2023	Italian National Championships (25m)	Mare Nostrum - 37th Meeting International de Natation de Monte Carlo 2019	Maria Lenk/ Brazil Trophy	2022 World Championships	2023 Japan Open	2022 USA World Trials	17th FINA World Championships 2017
Strokes	24	24		26?			21		22	22
Total Time:	25.95	26.20	26.28	26.33	26.33	26.42	26.45	26.51	26.52	26.54

Statistical Insights:

• Time Differences:
  • The top 10 all-time performers are separated by just 0.59 seconds. This narrow range underscores the competitiveness of the event and the elite standards required to be among the fastest.
• Average Time of Top 10 Performers:
  • The average time of the top 10 swimmers is approximately 26.35 seconds, highlighting the benchmark for elite performance in this event.

In conclusion, the statistical analysis of the 50-meter breaststroke men’s long course highlights the exceptional performances of the top swimmers. The narrow margins and focus on explosive starts and efficient strokes reflect the intense competition and the tactical approach required to excel in this demanding event. Continuous advancements in training and technology suggest that the boundaries of what is possible will keep being pushed, setting new standards in the sport.

Note: World’s Fastest 50m Breaststroke – Men’s Long Course Update Dec 2023

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