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Women's 50 m freestyle short-course world record

The current women's 50 m freestyle short-course world record record is 22.75 s, held by Gretchen Walsh, set on October 16, 2026. Last checked October 17, 2026.

22.75

s

Gretchen Walsh

Charlottesville, United States, 2026

Holder
Gretchen Walsh
Record
22.75 s
Location
Charlottesville, United States
Date set
October 16, 2026
Recognized by
World Aquatics
Last checked
October 17, 2026

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