Men's 50 m backstroke short-course world record
The current men's 50 m backstroke short-course world record record is 22.09 s, held by Pieter Coetze (South Africa), set on October 9, 2026. Last checked October 10, 2026.
22.09
s
Pieter Coetze (South Africa)
- Holder
- Pieter Coetze (South Africa)
- Record
- 22.09 s
- Date set
- October 9, 2026
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
Sources
- thestar.com.my Swimming south africa039s coetze breaks men039s 50m backstroke short course world record
- nbcsports.com Pieter coetze world record backstroke
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