| Type | Time | Team | Date and place |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 40.82 | new10 Aug 2012 - London (GBR) (Final) | |
| OR | 40.82 | new10 Aug 2012 - London (GBR) (Final) | |
| AF | 42.39 | new7 Aug 1992 - Barcelona (ESP) | |
| AS | 42.23 | new23 Oct 1997 - Shanghai (CHN) | |
| EU | 41.37 | new6 Oct 1985 - Canberra, ACT (AUS) | |
| NA | 40.82 | new10 Aug 2012 - London (GBR) (Final) | |
| OC | 42.99 | new18 Mar 2000 - Pietersburg (RSA) | |
| SA | 42.55 | new9 Aug 2012 - London (GBR) (Heat 1) |