World records in the 50-metre breaststroke competitive swimming event are recorded for men and women in 50-metre pools (long course) and 25-metre pools (short course).
Men
Long course
Short course
Women
Long course
Short course
All-time top 25
Men long course
- Correct as of January 2026
Men short course
- Correct as of December 2025
Women long course
Women short course
- Correct as of December 2025
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