What's a good long course 50 backstroke time for a 18-year-old boy?
For 18-year-old boys (LCM), USA Swimming motivational times run from a B standard of 36.79 to a AAAA standard of 27.59. Enter a time below to see exactly where it ranks nationally and which cut it's closest to.
National 50 Back times — 18-year-old boys (LCM)
A typical (median) 18-year-old boy swims the 50 backstroke around 30.33 (LCM). Cracking the top 10% takes about 27.52, and the fastest 1% go under 25.96. Based on 1,406 swimmers with a recorded time.
50 Back motivational standards — 17-18 boys (LCM)
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 18-year-old boy?
A typical (median) 18-year-old boy swims the 50 backstroke around 30.33 (LCM). A good time is faster than that — cracking the top 10% takes about 27.52. For reference, the USA Swimming B motivational standard is 36.79 and AAAA is 27.59. Based on 1,406 swimmers with a recorded time.
What's a fast 50 backstroke time for a 18-year-old boy?
The fastest 1% of 18-year-old boys go under 25.96 in the 50 backstroke (LCM) — around the AAAA motivational standard of 27.59. The top 10% are under 27.52.
What's the average 50 backstroke time for a 18-year-old boy?
The median 18-year-old boy swims about 30.33 in the 50 backstroke (LCM), based on 1,406 swimmers with a recorded time.
What are the USA Swimming motivational standards for the 18-and-up 50 Back?
For 17-18 boys (LCM), the 50 Back motivational cuts are B 36.79, BB 34.19, A 31.59, AA 30.29, AAA 28.99, AAAA 27.59.