2018 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) – Women's 200 metre backstroke

The Women's 200 metre backstroke event at the 2018 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) took place as part of the short course championships held in Hangzhou, China. This event featured female swimmers competing in a backstroke swimming race over a distance of 200 metres. The competition adheres to FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) rules and regulations.

The race is conducted in a 25-metre pool, requiring swimmers to complete eight lengths. The event typically consists of preliminary heats, followed by semi-finals (depending on the number of entrants), and a final. Swimmers are seeded based on their entry times, and the fastest swimmers from the heats advance to the subsequent rounds.

The 200 metre backstroke demands both speed and endurance, as well as technical proficiency in the backstroke swimming style. Judging is based on adherence to backstroke rules, including proper body position, arm stroke technique, and leg kick. Disqualifications can occur for infractions such as turning onto the stomach before touching the wall at the turn or finish.

The results of this event, including the gold, silver, and bronze medalists, are officially recorded by FINA and contribute to the overall medal standings of the participating countries. The results also provide data for performance analysis and future competitive strategies in the sport of swimming.