What's a good 50 backstroke time for a 17-year-old boy?
For 17-year-old boys (SCY), USA Swimming motivational times run from a B standard of 30.79 to a AAAA standard of 23.09. Enter a time below to see exactly where it ranks nationally and which cut it's closest to.
National 50 Back times — 17-year-old boys (SCY)
A typical (median) 17-year-old boy swims the 50 backstroke around 27.14 (SCY). Cracking the top 10% takes about 24.20, and the fastest 1% go under 22.52. Based on 5,562 swimmers with a recorded time.
50 Back motivational standards — 17-18 boys (SCY)
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 17-year-old boy?
A typical (median) 17-year-old boy swims the 50 backstroke around 27.14 (SCY). A good time is faster than that — cracking the top 10% takes about 24.20. For reference, the USA Swimming B motivational standard is 30.79 and AAAA is 23.09. Based on 5,562 swimmers with a recorded time.
What's a fast 50 backstroke time for a 17-year-old boy?
The fastest 1% of 17-year-old boys go under 22.52 in the 50 backstroke (SCY) — around the AAAA motivational standard of 23.09. The top 10% are under 24.20.
What's the average 50 backstroke time for a 17-year-old boy?
The median 17-year-old boy swims about 27.14 in the 50 backstroke (SCY), based on 5,562 swimmers with a recorded time.
What are the USA Swimming motivational standards for the 17-and-up 50 Back?
For 17-18 boys (SCY), the 50 Back motivational cuts are B 30.79, BB 28.59, A 26.39, AA 25.29, AAA 24.19, AAAA 23.09.