This article includes the world record progression for the 4×100 metres freestyle relay, and it shows the chronological history of world record times in that competitive swimming event. The 4×100 metres freestyle relay is a relay event in which each of four swimmers on a team swims a 100-metre freestyle leg in sequence. The world records are recognized by and maintained by FINA, the international competitive swimming and aquatics federation that oversees the sport in international competition.
Men
Men's long course Men's short course == Women ==
Women
Women's long course Women's short course == Mixed ==
Mixed
World Aquatics recognizes only long-course world records for mixed relays in this event. ==All-time top 10 by country==
All-time top 10 by country
Men long course • Correct as of July 2025 Men short course • Correct as of December 2022 Women long course • Correct as of July 2025 Women short course • Correct as of December 2024 Mixed long course • Correct as of August 2025 ==All-time top 25==
All-time top 25
Men long course • Correct as of July 2025 Men short course • Correct as of December 2022 Women long course • Correct as of July 2025 Women short course • Correct as of December 2024 Mixed long course • Correct as of August 2025 Mixed short course • Correct as of December 2021 == References ==