Teen star Ruta Meilutyte sets new women's 100m ...
The 16-year-old broke the four-year-old mark at the swimming world championships in Barcelona on Tuesday.
sports.ndtv.comHere’s the latest I can provide on the 50m breaststroke world record, up to May 2026.
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The current official women’s 50m breaststroke world record progression has seen Ruta Meilutytė set multiple records in recent years, with the latest widely recognized marks coming from Doha and subsequent championships. Meilutytė’s performances have been dominant in the 50m breast event across recent World Championships and major meets. [cite ][cite ]
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In the men’s 50m breaststroke, Adam Peaty has historically held world record pace and has been central to the event’s record progression, including attempts to push under the 26-second range in sprint breaststroke, though the exact current record holder and time can vary with recent championships. Peaty’s era is associated with rapid improvements in both the 50m and 100m breast events. [cite ][cite ]
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For precise current record times and the latest holder, the official World Aquatics (formerly FINA) record progression page for the men’s and women’s 50m breaststroke is the most reliable source, as it tracks all updates from world championships, continental championships, and other recognized meets. [cite ]
If you’d like, I can look up the very latest official record time and holder from World Aquatics and present a concise, dated summary with sources. I can also create a quick comparison table showing recent record progression for both men and women.