Swim World Record Comparison (Men Long Course)
Compare 10 men long course swim world records in seconds, from the 50 free at 20.91 to the 1500 free epic. Aquatics data in a linked tool. for fans now.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 m freestyle Cielo sprint at 20.91 seconds. | 20.91 seconds | Rome Worlds final, 2009 | World Aquatics record list: Cielo 20.91, Rome 2009 |
| 100 m freestyle Pan breakthrough at 46.40 seconds. | 46.4 seconds | Paris Olympic final, 2024 | World Aquatics record list: Pan Zhanle 46.40, Paris 2024 |
| 200 m freestyle Biedermann chase at 102.00 seconds. | 102 seconds | Rome Worlds final, 2009 | World Aquatics record list: Biedermann 1:42.00, Rome 2009 |
| 400 m freestyle Biedermann double at 220.07 seconds. | 220.07 seconds | Rome Worlds final, 2009 | World Aquatics record list: Biedermann 3:40.07, Rome 2009 |
| 1500 m freestyle Sun distance king at 871.02 seconds. | 871.02 seconds | London Olympic final, 2012 | World Aquatics record list: Sun Yang 14:31.02, London 2012 |
| 100 m backstroke Ceccon sprint at 51.60 seconds. | 51.6 seconds | Budapest Worlds semifinal, 2022 | World Aquatics record list: Ceccon 51.60, Budapest 2022 |
| 200 m backstroke Peirsol cruise at 111.92 seconds. | 111.92 seconds | Rome Worlds final, 2009 | World Aquatics record list: Peirsol 1:51.92, Rome 2009 |
| 100 m breaststroke Peaty power at 56.88 seconds. | 56.88 seconds | Gwangju Worlds semifinal, 2019 | World Aquatics record list: Peaty 56.88, Gwangju 2019 |
| 100 m butterfly Dressel finish at 49.45 seconds. | 49.45 seconds | Tokyo Olympic final, 2021 | World Aquatics record list: Dressel 49.45, Tokyo 2021 |
| 400 m individual medley Marchand masterclass at 242.50 seconds. | 242.5 seconds | Paris Olympic final, 2024 | World Aquatics record list: Marchand 4:02.50, Paris 2024 |
About this converter
World Aquatics ratifies every long course world record, and this table keeps ten men marks from 50 to 1500 meters plus strokes. Cesar Cielo owns the 50 free at 20.91, Pan Zhanle the 100 free at 46.40 and Paul Biedermann the 200 and 400 free. Adam Peaty owns the 100 breast at 56.88 while Leon Marchand owns the 400 medley at 4:02.50. Each row names meet and year.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try the 50 free against the 1500 free to compare sprint with distance pace. Times read straight since only one unit exists.
All marks are long course meters in 50 meter pools, so short course records sit in a separate table. Supersuit era marks from 2008 and 2009 still stand in several events and count fully. Mixed relays are left out. Records fall often, so check the current World Aquatics list for the latest line. The 50 free at 20.91 is the shortest mark. The 1500 free at 871.02 seconds is the longest test in the table.
FAQ
Which event has the shortest record?
The 50 free at 20.91 by Cesar Cielo from Rome 2009. The 100 fly follows at 49.45.
Do supersuit era records still count?
Yes. Several 2008 and 2009 marks still stand and count fully under current rules.
Are short course records included?
No. This table keeps long course meters only. Short course marks sit in a separate table.
Why only men events?
Men marks only, to keep one consistent line. Women records are a planned separate table.
Sources
- World Aquatics record lists (men long course meters)
- World Aquatics championship and Olympic reports 2009-2024
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · 10 entries
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