Swimming World Records

29 swimming world records, videos, and challenges

Swimming world records can be set in a pool, in the sea, in a lake or even at a water park. You don't have to be a speedy swimmer, either - belly flops make for very entertaining world records, as do props like pool noodles, swim caps and inner tubes. Whatever way you choose to set your record, just remember: wear a life jacket if your swimming skills are a little shabby.

Want to learn how to create your own swimming world record? Start here.

Records

United States

Longest Time For Four People To Splash In A Swimming Pool

Heath Denney

Four Record Setters splashed each other in a swimming pool for four minutes, 9.27 seconds.

00:10 China

Most Consecutive Belly Flops Into The South China Sea

Dave del Corral

Dave del Corral completed one belly flop in to the South China Sea[].

03:10 The Internet

Most Consecutive Jumps Off A Dock By Three People In Three Minutes

Zach Wroe

Zach, Alex, and Tyler jumped off a dock a total of 25 times in three minutes.

United States

Most Jumps Into A Pool By Two Kids In One Minute

Kaylen lynch

Kaylen and her friend jumped a total of 35 times into a pool in one minute.

03:27 Australia

Most Laps In A Four-Meter Pool In One Minute While Riding An Inflatable Tube And Wearing A Three-Piece Suit

Berg 121

Berg completed 11 laps in one minute riding an inflatable tube in a four-meter do-it-yourself paddling pool while wearing a three-piece suit.

02:44 France

Most People Bomb Diving Into A Swimming Pool While Wearing Party Hats And Blowing Party Whistles

Glandu

Glandu and 47 other people bomb dived into a swimming pool while wearing party hats and blowing party whistles.

00:52 The Internet

Most People Fit Inside A Swim Cap

Joey Mette

Joey Mette and Jed fit two people in one swim cap while holding it open.

00:52 United States

Most Pool Noodles Fit In The Cargo Area Of A Prius

Prius Records

This record was set as part of Toyota Prius Records, a two-day event streamed live on the Internet. In a 48-hour period, URDB officials adjudicated 200 Prius-related world records. This was the most records ever documented in a 48-hour window, a world record in and of itself. The event took place in Los Angeles, California on March 30th and 31st, 2011. See all the records set at the event here.

04:02 United States

Most Push-Ups On A Floating Paddleboard In Four Minutes

Alicia Weber

Alicia Weber completed 129 push-ups on a floating paddleboard in four minutes.

06:56 England

Most Recreational Scuba Diving Qualifications Acquired

James Neal

James Neal has acquired 115 internationally-recognized recreational scuba diving qualifications.

01:58 Malaysia

Shallowest Water To Swim In While Doing A Backstroke

Kenny Khong

Kenny Khong swam 10 laps backstroke in a 14-inch deep swimming pool.

02:37 United States

Shortest Triathlon

Alex Cunningham

Alex Cunningham completed a triathlon. The whole course measures 22 feet in distance.

17:35 United States

Youngest Person To Swim To Alcatraz Island And Back

James Savage

James Savage swam to Alcatraz Island and back, a total of three miles in distance. He is nine years old. Read more about the feat here.

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