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

1. Andrii Govorov 22.27
2. Caeleb Dressel 22.35
3. Rafael Munoz 22.43
4. Nicholas Santos 22.60
5. Oleg Kostin 22.62
6. Noe Ponti 22.65
7. Milorad Cavic 22.67
8. Thomas Ceccon 22.68
9. Oleg Kostin / Henrique Martins 22.70 

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The chart below compares the World’s Fastest 50m Butterfly 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 Andrii’s 50m Butterfly World Record swim to view.

Here is the list of the Men’s 100m Butterfly Long Course and the 200m Butterfly Long Course.

Men's 50m Butterfly - Long Course
	Andrii Govorov	Caeleb Dressel	Rafael Munoz	Nicholas Santos	Oleg Kostin	Noe Ponti	Milorad Cavic	Thomas Ceccon	Oleg Kostin	Henrique Martins
Height:	6 ft 3 in 191cm	6 ft 3 in 191cm	6 ft 3 in 190cm	6 ft 3 in 191cm	6 ft 0 in 185cm	6 ft 4 in 192cm	6 ft 5 in 197cm	6 ft 5 in 196cm
Weight:	198 Ib 90kg	200 Ib 92kg	170 Ib 77kg	196 Ib 89kg	185 Ib 84kg		205 Ib 93kg	176lb 80kg
Country:	UKR	USA	ESP	BRA	RUS	SUI	SRB	ITA	RUS	BRA
DOB:	1992-04-10	1996-08-16	1988-03-03	1980-02-14	1992-05-06	2001-06-01	1984-05-31	2001-01-27	1992-05-06	1991-11-14
Meet:	Internazionali di Nuoto - LV Settecolli	18th FINA World Championships 2019	Spanish National Championships (50m)	FINA Champions Swim Series 2019	Russian Nationals 2023	2024 Swiss Championships	13th FINA World Championships 2009	World Aquatics Championships - Fukuoka 2023	2019 World Championships	2017 Super Cup
1st 50m Split	22.27	22.35	22.43	22.60	22.62	22.65	22.67	22.68	22.70	22.70
Strokes	20	18	18	19	19	19	19	19
Total Time:	22.27	22.35	22.43	22.60	22.62	22.65	22.67	22.68	22.70	22.70

Statistical Insights:

• Time Differences:
  • The top 10 all-time performers are separated by just 0.43 seconds. This narrow range underscores the intense 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 22.51 seconds, highlighting the benchmark for elite performance in this event.

In conclusion, the statistical analysis of the 50-meter butterfly 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 Butterfly – Men’s Long Course Update April 2024