Fifteen Years: 15 World Records

Since pullbuoy opened its digital doors in May 2000, there have been, fittingly courtesy of Adam Peaty’s recent effort, 15 world records set by British Swimmers; 9 in the long course pool and 6 in the 25m format. Five of those still stand. Here’s the roll of honour, with videos where available.

Zoe Baker – 50m Breaststroke – 30.5730/7/2002
Liam Tancock – 50m Backstroke – 24.472/4/2008

Competing at the British Olympic Trials in Sheffield, Liam Tancock set a 50m backstroke world record on the opening length of the 200m backstroke heats, held in the evening as a consequence of morning finals in Beijing. Tancock posted 24.47, before easing his way through the remaining 150m.

Rebecca Adlington – 800m Freestyle – 8:14.1016/8/2008
Jo Jackson – 400m Freestyle – 4:00.6616/3/2009
Liam Tancock – 50m Backstroke – 24.08 – 1/8/2009
Liam Tancock – 50m Backstroke – 24.042/8/2009
Gemma Spofforth – 100m Backstroke – 58.1228/7/2009
4x100m Mixed Medley Relay3:44.0219/8/2014
Adam Peaty – 50m Breaststroke – 26.6222/8/2014
Adam Peaty – 100m Breaststroke – 57.9217/4/2015
Short Course World Records
  • Mark Foster – 50m freestyle – 21.13 – 28/1/2001
  • Mark Foster – 50m butterfly – 22.87 – 17/1/2001
  • Sarah Price – 200m Backstroke – 2:04.44 – 6/8/2001
  • Women’s 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay – 7:47.14 – 10-8-2001
  • Jo Jackson – 400m freestyle – 3:54.92 – 8/8/2009

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