The men's 50 metre backstroke competition was part of the swimming programme at the 2014 Asian Games, which took place in Incheon, South Korea. The event was contested at the Munhak Park Tae‑hwan Aquatics Center, the designated venue for swimming events during the Games.
Schedule
All times listed were in Korea Standard Time (UTC+09:00). The competition comprised preliminary heats followed by a final on the same day.
Competition format
Swimmers competed over a single length of the 50‑metre pool using the backstroke technique. The fastest eight swimmers from the heats qualified for the final, where the medals were decided.
Records
Prior to the 2014 Asian Games, the Asian Games record and the Asian record for the men's 50 metre backstroke were as follows:
- Asian Games record – [record time] set by [athlete] at the 2010 Asian Games.
- Asian record – [record time] set by [athlete] on [date].
(Specific record times and holders are not provided in the available sources.)
Results
Heats – The preliminary heats determined the eight swimmers who advanced to the final. Detailed heat times and placements are not documented in the accessible encyclopedic material.
Final – The final decided the medal winners. As of the current encyclopedic record, the identities of the gold, silver, and bronze medalists, as well as their respective finishing times, have not been conclusively verified.
Participation
A number of athletes representing various Asian National Olympic Committees took part in the event. The exact number of competitors and the nations represented remain unspecified in the available references.
References
- Official results archive of the 2014 Asian Games (Incheon 2014) – Swimming competition reports.
- Asian Swimming Federation publications and records (as of 2014).
Note: In the absence of fully sourced data for individual performances, specific details such as medalists’ names, times, and nationalities are omitted to avoid speculation. Further verification from official Games reports or the Asian Swimming Federation would be required to complete the record.
