Swimming at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 metre freestyle
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The men's 100 metre freestyle event at the 1960 Olympic Games took place between August 26 and 27.[1] There were 51 competitors from 34 nations.[2] Nations were limited to two swimmers each, down from three in previous Games. The event was won by John Devitt of Australia over Lance Larson of the United States in a controversial, disputed finish that resulted in a push for electronic timing. It was Australia's second consecutive victory in the event, third-most all-time behind the United States' 7 gold medals and Hungary's 3. Devitt, silver medalist four years earlier, was the fifth man to win multiple medals in the event. Manuel dos Santos earned Brazil's first medal in the men's 100 metre freestyle with his bronze.
Quick Facts Men's 100 metre freestyle at the Games of the XVII Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's 100 metre freestyle at the Games of the XVII Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto | |||||||||
Dates | August 26, 1960 (heats & semifinals) August 27, 1960 (final) | |||||||||
Competitors | 51 from 34 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 55.2 OR | |||||||||
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