User:Taybayless/Swimming at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships – Women's 50 metre backstroke

The women's 50 metre backstroke event at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships took place between 27 July – 28 July. The heats and semifinals were held on 27 July. The final was held on 28 July.

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

The following records were established during the competition: