Swimming at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 metre freestyle
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The men's 100 metre freestyle event at the 1964 Olympic Games took place between October 11 and 12.[1] There were 66 competitors from 33 nations.[2] Nations were again able to bring up to three swimmers each after a one-Games limit of two in 1960. The event was won by Don Schollander of the United States, the nation's first victory in the event since 1952 and eighth overall (most of any nation). Great Britain (Bobby McGregor's silver) and the United Team of Germany (Hans-Joachim Klein's bronze) both earned their first medal in the men's 100 metre freestyle.
Quick Facts Men's 100 metre freestyle at the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's 100 metre freestyle at the Games of the XVIII Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Yoyogi National Gymnasium | |||||||||
Dates | 11–12 October | |||||||||
Competitors | 66 from 33 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 53.4 OR | |||||||||
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