Broken Records

Women's 50 m backstroke short-course world record

The current women's 50 m backstroke short-course world record record is 25.21 s, held by Katharine Berkoff, set on October 29, 2026. Last checked October 31, 2026.

25.21

s

Katharine Berkoff

2026

Holder
Katharine Berkoff
Record
25.21 s
Date set
October 29, 2026
Last checked
October 31, 2026

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