World record progression 100 metres butterfly
The first world record in the 100 metres butterfly in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1957, for both men and women. In the short-course (25 metres) swimming events, the world's governing body recognizes world records since March 3, 1991.

Graphic data for World Record Progression in Men and Women Swimming 50m-100m-200m Long and Short Course Butterfly-Backstroke-Breaststroke-Freestyle
Men
Long course
Short course
Women
Long course
Short course
All-time top 25
Men long course
- Correct as of April 2022[3]
Pos | Time | Swimmer | Date | Venue | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 49.45 | ![]() | 31 July 2021 | Tokyo | [4] |
2 | 49.68 | ![]() | 31 July 2021 | Tokyo | [5] |
3 | 49.82 | ![]() | 1 August 2009 | Rome | |
4 | 49.95 | ![]() | 1 August 2009 | Rome | |
5 | 50.39 | ![]() | 3 August 2016 | Rio de Janeiro | |
6 | 50.40 | ![]() | 30 July 2005 | Montreal | |
7 | 50.41 | ![]() | 1 August 2009 | Rome | |
8 | 50.45 | ![]() | 17 June 2021 | Adelaide | [6] |
9 | 50.56 | ![]() | 8 August 2015 | Kazan | |
10 | 50.64 | ![]() | 9 August 2018 | Glasgow | |
11 | 50.65 | ![]() | 31 July 2009 | Rome | |
12 | 50.67 | ![]() | 28 July 2017 | Budapest | |
13 | 50.68 | ![]() | 2 August 2019 | United States | |
14 | 50.74 | ![]() | 31 July 2021 | Tokyo | [7] |
15 | 50.78 | ![]() | 31 July 2009 | Rome | |
16 | 50.80 | ![]() | 14 May 2021 | Indianapolis | [8] |
17 | 50.83 | ![]() | 27 July 2019 | Gwangju | |
18 | 50.85 | ![]() | 1 August 2009 | Rome | |
![]() | 21 April 2019 | France | |||
20 | 50.86 | ![]() | 21 May 2016 | London | |
![]() | 5 March 2022 | Tokyo | [9] | ||
22 | 50.88 | ![]() | 6 April 2022 | Victoria | [10] |
23 | 50.90 | ![]() | 31 July 2009 | Rome | |
24 | 50.92 | ![]() | 31 July 2021 | Tokyo | [11] |
25 | 50.93 | ![]() | 23 May 2021 | Budapest | [12] |
Notes
Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 50.93:
- Caeleb Dressel also swam 49.50 (2019), 49.66 (2019), 49.71 (2021), 49.76 (2021), 49.86 (2017), 49.87 (2021), 50.01 (2022), 50.07 (2017), 50.08 (2017), 50.17 (2021), 50.20 (2022), 50.28 (2019), 50.36 (2019), 50.39 (2021), 50.50 (2018), 50.75 (2018), 50.87 (2017), 50.92 (2020).
- Kristóf Milák also swam 50.18 (2021), 50.31 (2021), 50.47 (2021), 50.62 (2017, 2021, 2021), 50.64 (2021), 50.77 (2017), 50.89 (2021).
- Michael Phelps also swam 50.22 (2009), 50.45 (2015), 50.48 (2009), 50.58 (2008), 50.65 (2010), 50.71 (2011), 50.77 (2007), 50.86 (2010, 2012), 50.87 (2008), 50.90 (2009).
- Milorad Čavić also swam 50.01 (2009), 50.56 (2009), 50.59 (2008), 50.76 (2008), 50.92 (2008).
- Joseph Schooling also swam 50.78 (2017), 50.83 (2016, 2017).
- Ian Crocker also swam 50.76 (2004), 50.82 (2007).
- Rafael Muñoz also swam 50.59 (2009).
- Matthew Temple also swam 50.92 (2021).
- Chad le Clos also swam 50.65 (2018).
- Albert Subirats also swam 50.79 (2009).
- James Guy also swam 50.83 (2017).
- Noè Ponti also swam 50.76 (2021).
- Michael Andrew also swam 50.88 (2022).
- Andrey Minakov also swam 50.88 (2021).
- Andrew Lauterstein also swam 50.92 (2009), 50.93 (2009).
- Mehdy Metella also swam 50.87 (2021).
- László Cseh also swam 50.87 (2015), 50.91 (2015), 50.92 (2017).
Men short course
- Correct as of December 2021[13]
Pos | Time | Swimmer | Date | Venue | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 47.78 | ![]() | 21 November 2020 | Budapest | |
2 | 48.08 | ![]() | 8 December 2016 | Windsor | |
3 | 48.47 | ![]() | 21 November 2020 | Budapest | |
4 | 48.48 | ![]() | 15 November 2009 | Berlin | |
5 | 48.64 | ![]() | 27 November 2021 | Eindhoven | [14] |
6 | 49.06 | ![]() | 5 December 2019 | Glasgow | |
7 | 49.07 | ![]() | 26 March 2004 | East Meadow | |
8 | 49.10 | ![]() | 4 September 2021 | Naples | |
9 | 49.13 | ![]() | 1 December 2021 | Riccione | |
10 | 49.18 | ![]() | 21 November 2020 | Budapest | |
11 | 49.19 | ![]() | 12 December 2008 | Rijeka | |
12 | 49.21 | ![]() | 7 December 2016 | Windsor | |
![]() | 18 December 2021 | Abu Dhabi | [15] | ||
14 | 49.22 | ![]() | 2 November 2021 | Kazan | [16] |
15 | 49.23 | ![]() | 15 November 2009 | Berlin | |
16 | 49.25 | ![]() | 13 December 2018 | Hangzhou | |
17 | 49.31 | ![]() | 8 December 2016 | Windsor | |
18 | 49.32 | ![]() | 27 November 2020 | Melbourne | |
19 | 49.33 | ![]() | 3 December 2015 | Netanya | |
20 | 49.44 | ![]() | 11 November 2009 | Stockholm | |
21 | 49.45 | ![]() | 13 December 2018 | Hangzhou | |
22 | 49.49 | ![]() | 17 December 2021 | Abu Dhabi | [17] |
23 | 49.50 | ![]() | 18 December 2021 | Abu Dhabi | [18] |
24 | 49.51 | ![]() | 22 November 2009 | Singapore | |
25 | 49.53 | ![]() | 5 December 2019 | Glasgow |
Notes
Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 49.53:
- Chad le Clos also swam 48.44 (2014), 48.45 (2020), 48.50 (2018), 48.56 (2014), 48.59 (2014), 48.66 (2016), 48.70 (2014), 48.74 (2014), 48.82 (2012), 48.95 (2014), 48.99 (2014), 49.01 (2013, 2016), 49.03 (2021), 49.04 (2021), 49.05 (2013, 2016), 49.08 (2013), 49.09 (2017), 49.13 (2017), 49.14 (2013, 2016, 2020), 49.15 (2019), 49.18 (2017), 49.22 (2018), 49.26 (2016), 49.27 (2021), 49.33 (2020), 49.34 (2013, 2019), 49.35 (2016), 49.39 (2020), 49.41 (2013), 49.45 (2016), 49.48 (2013, 2020), 49.49 (2017), 49.52 (2016).
- Caeleb Dressel also swam 48.53 (2021), 48.71 (2018, 2021), 48.92 (2020), 49.02 (2020), 49.03 (2021), 49.10 (2019), 49.16 (2019), 49.23 (2021), 49.33 (2020), 49.35 (2020).
- Tom Shields also swam 48.63 (2015), 48.67 (2021), 48.78 (2021), 48.80 (2013), 48.83 (2021), 48.88 (2021), 48.90 (2021), 48.94 (2020), 48.99 (2014, 2021), 49.00 (2014), 49.01 (2013, 2020), 49.02 (2014), 49.03 (2021), 49.04 (2016), 49.16 (2013), 49.17 (2020), 49.20 (2021), 49.23 (2014), 49.30 (2020), 49.32 (2013, 2014), 49.36 (2021), 49.39 (2019), 49.45 (2013), 49.46 (2021), 49.47 (2021), 49.49 (2013), 49.50 (2019), 49.52 (2019).
- Matteo Rivolta also swam 48.87 (2021), 49.05 (2021), 49.07 (2021).
- Yevgeny Korotyshkin also swam 48.93 (2009), 48.99 (2009), 49.43 (2013), 49.49 (2009).
- Li Zhuhao also swam 49.36 (2018), 49.53 (2017).
- Marius Kusch also swam 49.48 (2020), 49.49 (2021).
Women long course
- Correct as of April 2022[19]
Pos | Time | Swimmer | Date | Venue | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 55.48 | ![]() | 7 August 2016 | Rio de Janeiro | |
2 | 55.59 | ![]() | 26 July 2021 | Tokyo | [20] |
3 | 55.62 | ![]() | 29 September 2020 | Qingdao | |
4 | 55.66 | ![]() | 14 June 2021 | Omaha | [21] |
5 | 55.72 | ![]() | 26 July 2021 | Tokyo | [22] |
6 | 55.98 | ![]() | 29 July 2012 | London | |
7 | 56.07 | ![]() | 18 October 2009 | China | |
8 | 56.08 | ![]() | 9 August 2018 | Japan | |
9 | 56.16 | ![]() | 25 July 2021 | Tokyo | [23] |
10 | 56.20 | ![]() | 10 April 2021 | Cary | [24] |
11 | 56.22 | ![]() | 26 July 2021 | Tokyo | [25] |
12 | 56.23 | ![]() | 27 July 2009 | Rome | |
13 | 56.37 | ![]() | 24 July 2017 | Budapest | |
14 | 56.46 | ![]() | 7 August 2016 | Rio de Janeiro | |
15 | 56.51 | ![]() | 18 August 2014 | Germany | |
16 | 56.56 | ![]() | 14 June 2021 | Omaha | [26] |
17 | 56.61 | ![]() | 17 September 2000 | Sydney | |
![]() | 23 September 2014 | South Korea | |||
19 | 56.69 | ![]() | 16 April 2009 | Netherlands | |
20 | 56.73 | ![]() | 11 August 2008 | Beijing | |
21 | 56.76 | ![]() | 7 August 2016 | Rio de Janeiro | |
22 | 56.85 | ![]() | 28 July 2012 | London | |
23 | 56.86 | ![]() | 27 July 2009 | Rome | |
24 | 56.89 | ![]() | 27 July 2009 | Rome | |
25 | 56.94 | ![]() | 27 July 2009 | Rome |
Notes
Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 56.94:
- Sarah Sjöström also swam 55.53 (2017), 55.64 (2015), 55.68 (2016), 55.74 (2015), 55.76 (2017), 55.77 (2017), 55.84 (2016), 55.89 (2016), 55.95 (2016), 55.96 (2017), 56.04 (2015), 56.06 (2009), 56.12 (2016), 56.18 (2021), 56.20 (2017), 56.22 (2019), 56.23 (2018), 56.26 (2016, 2017), 56.29 (2018, 2019), 56.32 (2017), 56.35 (2018), 56.37 (2016), 56.38 (2016), 56.40 (2021), 56.42 (2019), 56.44 (2009), 56.45 (2019, 2019), 56.46 (2018), 56.47 (2015), 56.50 (2014), 56.52 (2014), 56.53 (2013, 2014, 2017), 56.57 (2018), 56.58 (2015), 56.62 (2018), 56.66 (2018), 56.69 (2019), 56.70 (2022), 56.71 (2020), 56.72 (2016), 56.76 (2009), 56.77 (2018), 56.78 (2019), 56.79 (2012), 56.83 (2018), 56.86 (2019), 56.87 (2018), 56.90 (2017), 56.91 (2021).
- Maggie MacNeil also swam 55.83 (2019), 56.14 (2021), 56.19 (2021), 56.52 (2019), 56.55 (2021), 56.56 (2021), 56.70 (2021).
- Zhang Yufei also swam 55.64 (2021), 55.73 (2021), 55.82 (2021), 55.89 (2021), 55.96 (2021), 56.06 (2021), 56.18 (2021), 56.24 (2021), 56.29 (2020), 56.40 (2021), 56.42 (2021).
- Torri Huske also swam 55.73 (2021), 55.78 (2021), 56.28 (2022), 56.29 (2021), 56.51 (2021), 56.69 (2021, 2021).
- Emma McKeon also swam 55.82 (2021), 55.93 (2021), 56.18 (2017), 56.23 (2017), 56.33 (2021), 56.36 (2020), 56.44 (2021), 56.54 (2018), 56.61 (2018, 2019), 56.65 (2021), 56.69 (2020), 56.78 (2018), 56.81 (2016, 2017, 2021), 56.82 (2021), 56.85 (2019), 56.89 (2016), 56.90 (2019).
- Rikako Ikee also swam 56.23 (2018), 56.30 (2018), 56.40 (2018), 56.86 (2016), 56.89 (2017, 2017), 56.90 (2018), 56.93 (2018).
- Dana Vollmer also swam 56.25 (2012), 56.36 (2012), 56.42 (2012), 56.47 (2011), 56.50 (2012), 56.56 (2016), 56.59 (2012), 56.63 (2016), 56.87 (2011), 56.90 (2016), 56.94 (2009, 2016).
- Marie Wattel also swam 56.27 (2021).
- Claire Curzan also swam 56.35 (2022), 56.43 (2021), 56.61 (2020), 56.81 (2021), 56.89 (2022).
- Kelsi Dahlia also swam 56.44 (2017, 2018), 56.48 (2016), 56.56 (2021), 56.74 (2017), 56.80 (2021), 56.83 (2018), 56.84 (2016), 56.86 (2018), 56.91 (2021).
- Inge de Bruijn also swam 56.64 (2000), 56.69 (2000).
- Louise Hansson also swam 56.73 (2021, 2021), 56.89 (2022), 56.92 (2021).
- Penny Oleksiak also swam 56.73 (2016), 56.94 (2017).
- Chen Xinyi also swam 56.82 (2016).
- Jeanette Ottesen also swam 56.83 (2016).
- Lu Ying also swam 56.87 (2012).
- Jessicah Schipper also swam 56.90 (2009).
- Libby Trickett also swam 56.81 (2008).
- Alicia Coutts also swam 56.94 (2011, 2012).
Women short course
- Correct as of December 2021[27]
Pos | Time | Swimmer | Date | Venue | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 54.59 | ![]() | 3 December 2021 | Eindhoven | [28] |
2 | 54.61 | ![]() | 7 December 2014 | Doha | |
3 | 55.04 | ![]() | 21 December 2021 | Abu Dhabi | [29] |
4 | 55.05 | ![]() | 12 December 2009 | Istanbul | |
5 | 55.10 | ![]() | 11 December 2015 | Indianapolis | |
![]() | 21 December 2021 | Abu Dhabi | [30] | ||
7 | 55.12 | ![]() | 11 December 2016 | Windsor | |
8 | 55.25 | ![]() | 7 December 2014 | Doha | |
9 | 55.30 | ![]() | 9 November 2013 | Tokyo | |
10 | 55.31 | ![]() | 11 November 2018 | Tokyo | |
11 | 55.32 | ![]() | 15 November 2020 | Budapest | |
12 | 55.39 | ![]() | 26 October 2019 | Budapest | |
![]() | 21 December 2021 | Abu Dhabi | [31] | ||
14 | 55.43 | ![]() | 19 December 2010 | Dubai | |
15 | 55.53 | ![]() | 6 November 2010 | Stockholm | |
16 | 55.59 | ![]() | 30 October 2010 | Berlin | |
17 | 55.64 | ![]() | 1 November 2020 | Budapest | |
18 | 55.68 | ![]() | 12 August 2009 | Hobart | |
19 | 55.69 | ![]() | 1 November 2020 | Budapest | |
20 | 55.71 | ![]() | 18 December 2009 | Manchester | |
21 | 55.72 | ![]() | 21 November 2020 | Budapest | |
22 | 55.74 | ![]() | 13 December 2009 | Istanbul | |
![]() | 26 April 2008 | Canberra | |||
24 | 55.75 | ![]() | 21 December 2021 | Abu Dhabi | [32] |
25 | 55.81 | ![]() | 18 December 2009 | Manchester |
Notes
Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 55.87:
- Kelsi Dahlia also swam 54.84 (2018), 55.01 (2018), 55.21 (2018), 55.22 (2016, 2021), 55.35 (2019), 55.40 (2021), 55.49 (2016), 55.54 (2021), 55.55 (2020), 55.63 (2021), 55.64 (2020), 55.72 (2020), 55.78 (2019), 55.84 (2016).
- Sarah Sjöström also swam 54.91 (2018), 54.96 (2018), 55.00 (2017), 55.03 (2015), 55.07 (2017), 55.13 (2014), 55.32 (2017), 55.35 (2020), 55.37 (2020), 55.44 (2020), 55.55 (2017), 55.60 (2017), 55.70 (2017), 55.78 (2013), 55.84 (2021).
- Louise Hansson also swam 55.26 (2021), 55.42 (2021), 55.49 (2021), 55.67 (2021), 55.81 (2021).
- Maggie Mac Neil also swam 55.30 (2021), 55.45 (2021).
- Emma McKeon also swam 55.63 (2021), 55.66 (2021), 55.83 (2021).
- Claire Curzan also swam 55.64 (2021).
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