Men’s 50m Breaststroke – Long Course

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

  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 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 PeatyQin HaiyangIlya ShymanovichNicolo MartinenghiFelipe LimaJoao Gomes Junior Nic FinkSamual WilliamsonMichael AndrewsCameron Van Der Burgh
Height:6 ft 3 in 191cm6 ft 183cm6 ft 4 in 194cm6 ft 2 in 187cm6 ft 3 in 190cm6 ft 3 in 190cm6ft 3in 190cm6 ft 6in 198cm6 ft 1 in 185cm
Weight:190 Ib 86kg165lb 75kg194 Ib 88kg207 Ib 94kg205 Ib 93kg196 Ib 89kg186lb 84kg205lb 93kg187 Ib 85kg
Country:GBRCHNBLRITABRABRAUSAAUSUSARSA
DOB:1994-12-28 1999-05-171994-08-02 1999-08-01 1985-04-05 1986-01-21 1993-07-031997-12-191999-04-181988-05-25
Meet:17th FINA World Championships 2017World Aquatics Championships - Fukuoka 2023Belarus National Championships (50m) 2023Italian National Championships (25m)Mare Nostrum - 37th Meeting International de Natation de Monte Carlo 2019Maria Lenk/ Brazil Trophy2022 World Championships2023 Japan Open2022 USA World Trials17th FINA World Championships 2017
Strokes242426?212222
Total Time:25.9526.2026.2826.3326.3326.4226.4526.5126.5226.54

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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