World record progression 100 metres breaststroke

This is a listing of the history of the World Record in the 100 breaststroke swimming event.

The first world record in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognized by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1961, while the women's world record times were officially acknowledged in 1958.

[citation needed] In the short course (25 metres) swimming events the world's governing body has recognized world records since 3 March 1991.

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 58.84: Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 56.34: Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 1:05.66: Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 1:03.90:

Graphic data for World Record Progression in Men and Women Swimming 50m-100m-200m Long and Short Course Butterfly-Backstroke-Breaststroke-Freestyle