What's a good 50 backstroke time for a 13-year-old boy?

For 13-year-old boys (SCY), USA Swimming motivational times run from a B standard of 33.69 to a AAAA standard of 25.29. Enter a time below to see exactly where it ranks nationally and which cut it's closest to.

National 50 Back times — 13-year-old boys (SCY)

Median
34.88
50th percentile
Top 10%
29.18
faster than 90%
Top 1%
26.43
elite

A typical (median) 13-year-old boy swims the 50 backstroke around 34.88 (SCY). Cracking the top 10% takes about 29.18, and the fastest 1% go under 26.43. Based on 13,177 swimmers with a recorded time.

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50 Back motivational standards — 13-14 boys (SCY)

StandardTime
B33.69
BB31.29
A28.89
AA27.69
AAA26.49
AAAA25.29

USA Swimming National Age Group Motivational Times. A time faster than a level's cut counts as that standard achieved.

Frequently asked questions

What's a good 50 backstroke time for a 13-year-old boy?

A typical (median) 13-year-old boy swims the 50 backstroke around 34.88 (SCY). A good time is faster than that — cracking the top 10% takes about 29.18. For reference, the USA Swimming B motivational standard is 33.69 and AAAA is 25.29. Based on 13,177 swimmers with a recorded time.

What's a fast 50 backstroke time for a 13-year-old boy?

The fastest 1% of 13-year-old boys go under 26.43 in the 50 backstroke (SCY) — around the AAAA motivational standard of 25.29. The top 10% are under 29.18.

What's the average 50 backstroke time for a 13-year-old boy?

The median 13-year-old boy swims about 34.88 in the 50 backstroke (SCY), based on 13,177 swimmers with a recorded time.

What are the USA Swimming motivational standards for the 13-and-up 50 Back?

For 13-14 boys (SCY), the 50 Back motivational cuts are B 33.69, BB 31.29, A 28.89, AA 27.69, AAA 26.49, AAAA 25.29.

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