Men’s 50m Freestyle – Long Course World Record & Splits
Updated August 2026
Current Records
| Record | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| World Record | Cameron McEvoy | 20.88 |
| Olympic Record | Caeleb Dressel | 21.07 |
| World Junior Record | Michael Andrew | 21.75 |
| Commonwealth Record | Cameron McEvoy | 20.88 |
Top 10 All-Time Performers
| # | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron McEvoy | 20.88 |
| 2 | César Cielo Filho | 20.91 |
| 3 | Frédérick Bousquet | 20.94 |
| 4 | Caeleb Dressel | 21.04 |
| 5 | Egor Kornev | 21.06 |
| 6 | Benjamin Proud | 21.11 |
| 7 | Nikita Sheremet | 21.13 |
| 8= | Florent Manaudou | 21.19 |
| 8= | Ashley Callus | 21.19 |
| 9 | George Bovell | 21.20 |
| 10 | Alain Bernard | 21.23 |
Split Analysis & Comparison
The table below compares elite 50m freestyle long-course performances. Use it to review splits, stroke counts, and race patterns. Data is collected from official results and race footage where available. Compare with Men’s 50m Freestyle Short Course.Race Videos
Swim Calculators
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Swim Pace Calculator | Pace, time, and distance (min/100m or min/100yds). |
| Goal Time / Split Calculator | Target splits for metres racing. |
| Yards Goal Calculator | Target splits for yards racing. |
| Race Review Calculator | Find strengths and weaknesses in a completed race. |
| Medley Relay Calculator | Build the fastest relay order from up to 6 swimmers’ PBs. |