Swimming at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships – Women's 1500 metre freestyle

The women's 1500-metre freestyle event at the 2001 World Aquatic Championships took place 28 July. The heats took place 27 July, and the final was held on 28 July.

Records
Prior to the competition, the existing world and championship records were as follows:

The following record was established during the competition:

Final
Key: WR = World record