World_record_progression_400m_freestyle

World record progression 400 metres freestyle

World record progression 400 metres freestyle

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The first world record in the men's 400 metres freestyle in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1908. In the short course (25 metres) swimming events the world's governing body recognizes world records since 3 March 1991.

Main article: List of world records in swimming

Men

Long course

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  • Murray Rose's 4:25.9 set in a 25-metre pool on 12 Jan 1957 was only valid until 1 May the same year. Due to the new rule that records must be set in a 50-metre pool, and the fact that neither John Marshall's 4:26.9 from 1951, nor Ford Konno's 4:26.7 from 1954 were set in 50-metre pools, the WR reverted to Rose's 4:27.0 from 1956.[38]
  • Paul Biedermann's 3:40.07 set at the 2009 World Aquatics Championships was swum utilising the Arena X-Glide suit. A style of suit that was introduced in 2008 and banned by FINA in January 2010.[39][40]

Short course

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Women

Long course

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Short course

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All-time top 25

Men long course

  • Correct as of April 2024[62]
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  • Ian Thorpe also swam 3:40.17 (2001), 3:40.54 (2002), 3:40.59 (2000), 3:40.76 (2001), 3:41.33 (2000), 3:41.71 (2001), 3:41.83 (1999), 3:42.41 (2003), 3:42.58 (2003), 3:43.10 (2004).
  • Sun Yang also swam 3:40.29 (2011), 3:41.38 (2017), 3:41.48 (2011), 3:41.59 (2013), 3:41.68 (2016), 3:41.94 (2017), 3:42.16 (2017), 3:42.31 (2012), 3:42.44 (2019), 3:42.47 (2010), 3:42.49 (2012), 3:42.58 (2015), 3:42.70 (2015), 3:42.75 (2019), 3:42.89 (2012), 3:42.92 (2018), 3:42.93 (2013), 3:43.23 (2014), 3:43.24 (2011), 3:43.55 (2016).
  • Elijah Winnington also swam 3:41.41 (2024), 3:42.65 (2021), 3:42.86 (2024), 3:43.06 (2022), 3:43.10 (2022), 3:43.48 (2023).
  • Lukas Märtens also swam 3:41.60 (2022), 3:41.98 (2024), 3:42.20 (2023), 3:42.50 (2022), 3:42.85 (2022), 3:42.96 (2024), 3:43.32 (2023).
  • Samuel Short also swam 3:41.64 (2024), 3:42.44 (2023), 3:42.46 (2023), 3:43.38 (2023).
  • Mack Horton also swam 3:41.65 (2016), 3:42.84 (2015), 3:43.17 (2019).
  • Park Tae-hwan also swam 3:41.86 (2008), 3:42.04 (2011), 3:42.06 (2012), 3:43.15 (2014), 3:43.35 (2008).
  • Zhang Lin also swam 3:42.44 (2008), 3:42.63 (2009), 3:43.32 (2008), 3:43.58 (2009).
  • Oussama Mellouli also swam 3:42.71 (2009), 3:43.45 (2008).
  • Grant Hackett also swam 3:42.91 (2005), 3:42.94 (2003), 3:43.15 (2008), 3:43.35 (2004), 3:43.36 (2004), 3:43.48 (2002).
  • Paul Biedermann also swam 3:43.01 (2009).
  • Larsen Jensen also swam 3:43.10 (2008), 3:43.53 (2008).
  • Peter Vanderkaay also swam 3:43.20 (2009).
  • Gabriele Detti also swam 3:43.36 (2017, 2019), 3:43.49 (2016).
  • Ahmed Hafnaoui also swam 3:43.36 (2021).
  • Danas Rapsys also swam 3:43.50 (2019).
  • Jack McLoughlin also swam 3:43.52 (2021).
  • Guilherme Costa also swam 3:43.58 (2023).

Men short course

  • Correct as of December 2023[74]
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Women long course

  • Correct as of April 2024[83]
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Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 4:03.11:

  • Ariarne Titmus also swam 3:56.40 (2022), 3:56.69 (2021), 3:56.90 (2021), 3:58.06 (2022), 3:58.47 (2023), 3:58.76 (2019), 3:59.13 (2024), 3:59.35 (2019), 3:59.66 (2018, 2019), 4:00.03 (2022), 4:00.49 (2023), 4:00.93 (2018), 4:01.34 (2021), 4:01.39 (2023), 4:01.66 (2021), 4:01.73 (2018), 4:01.94 (2023), 4:02.36 (2018), 4:02.39 (2024), 4:02.42 (2019), 4:02.86 (2017).
  • Katie Ledecky also swam 3:57.36 (2021), 3:57.94 (2018), 3:58.15 (2022), 3:58.34 (2017), 3:58.37 (2014), 3:58.44 (2017), 3:58.50 (2018), 3:58.71 (2016), 3:58.73 (2023), 3:58.84 (2023), 3:58.86 (2014), 3:58.98 (2016), 3:59.06 (2017), 3:59.09 (2018), 3:59.13 (2015), 3:59.25 (2021), 3:59.28 (2019), 3:59.52 (2022), 3:59.54 (2016), 3:59.66 (2020), 3:59.71 (2022), 3:59.79 (2022), 3:59.82 (2013), 3:59.89 (2014), 3:59.95 (2019), 3:59.97 (2019), 4:00.20 (2023), 4:00.31 (2016), 4:00.35 (2018), 4:00.37 (2021), 4:00.38 (2022), 4:00.45 (2021, 2023), 4:00.47 (2015), 4:00.51 (2018, 2021), 4:02.29 (2018), 4:00.80 (2023), 4:00.81 (2019), 4:00.95 (2022), 4:00.98 (2017), 4:01.01 (2017), 4:01.27 (2021), 4:01.30 (2022), 4:01.37 (2021), 4:01.41 (2024), 4:01.45 (2016), 4:01.50 (2019), 4:01.59 (2022), 4:01.64 (2021), 4:01.68 (2019), 4:01.73 (2015, 2023), 4:01.80 (2023), 4:01.81 (2015), 4:01.84 (2019), 4:01.88 (2023), 4:01.95 (2015), 4:01.96 (2017), 4:01.98 (2016), 4:02.08 (2018), 4:02.15 (2016), 4:02.21 (2016, 2018), 4:02.38 (2021, 2023), 4:02.39 (2024), 4:02.40 (2019), 4:02.41 (2017), 4:02.44 (2019), 4:02.51 (2022), 4:02.57 (2018), 4:02.59 (2017), 4:02.62 (2016), 4:02.67 (2015, 2015), 4:02.69 (2018), 4:02.71 (2019, 2022), 4:02.72 (2024), 4:02.80 (2022), 4:02.87 (2019), 4:03.05 (2013, 2015), 4:03.07 (2021), 4:03.09 (2014, 2014).
  • Summer McIntosh also swam 3:59.32 (2022), 3:59.39 (2022), 3:59.42 (2023), 3:59.79 (2022), 3:59.94 (2023), 4:01.59 (2022), 4:01.72 (2023), 4:02.42 (2021), 4:02.72 (2021).
  • Erika Fairweather also swam 3:59.59 (2023), 4:00.62 (2023), 4:00.97 (2023), 4:01.09 (2023), 4:01.90 (2023), 4:02.20 (2023), 4:02.28 (2021), 4:02.35 (2023), 4:03.07 (2023).
  • Federica Pellegrini also swam 4:00.41 (2009), 4:01.53 (2008), 4:01.96 (2009), 4:01.97 (2011), 4:02.19 (2008), 4:02.93 (2008).
  • Joanne Jackson swam 4:00.66 (2009).
  • Rebecca Adlington also swam 4:00.89 (2009), 4:02.24 (2008), 4:02.35 (2012), 4:02.80 (2008), 4:02.84 (2011), 4:03.01 (2012).
  • Leah Smith also swam 4:01.29 (2019), 4:01.54 (2017), 4:01.92 (2016), 4:02.00 (2017), 4:02.08 (2022), 4:02.21 (2018).
  • Camille Muffat also swam 4:01.45 (2012), 4:02.64 (2013), 4:02.84 (2013), 4:02.97 (2012).
  • Li Bingjie also swam 4:01.57 (2021), 4:01.62 (2024), 4:01.65 (2023), 4:01.75 (2017), 4:01.96 (2023), 4:02.36 (2021), 4:02.52 (2017), 4:02.87 (2023).
  • Lani Pallister also swam 4:02.07 (2023), 4:02.16 (2022), 4:02.21 (2022), 4:02.43 (2023), 4:02.47 (2023), 4:02.65 (2024), 4:03.03 (2024).
  • Katie Hoff also swam 4:02.32 (2008).
  • Isabel Gose also swam 4:02.48 (2024), 4:03.02 (2023).
  • Allison Schmitt also swam 4:02.51 (2009), 4:02.80 (2009), 4:02.84 (2012).
  • Laure Manaudou also swam 4:02.61 (2007), 4:03.03 (2006).
  • Jazmin Carlin also swam 4:02.83 (2016)

Women short course

  • Correct as of December 2023[91]
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