| Type | Time | Team | Date and place |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 2:54.29 | new22 Aug 1993 - Stuttgart (GER) | |
| OR | 2:55.39 | new23 Aug 2008 - Beijing (CHN) | |
| AF | 2:58.68 | new30 Sep 2000 - Sydney, NSW (AUS) | |
| AS | 3:00.76 | new3 Aug 1996 - Atlanta, GA (USA) | |
| EU | 2:56.60 | new3 Aug 1996 - Atlanta, GA (USA) | |
| NA | 2:54.29 | new22 Aug 1993 - Stuttgart (GER) | |
| OC | 2:59.70 | new11 Aug 1984 - Los Angeles, CA (USA) | |
| SA | 2:58.56 | new30 Jul 1999 - Winnipeg, MB (CAN) |