The men's 100 metre backstroke event at the
1960 Olympic Games The 1960 Olympics may refer to:
*The 1960 Winter Olympics, which were held in Squaw Valley, United States
*The 1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympi ...
took place between August 30 and 31.
This
swimming event used
backstroke. Because an
Olympic-size swimming pool
An Olympic-size swimming pool conforms to regulated dimensions that are large enough for international competition. This type of swimming pool is used in the Olympic Games, where the race course is in length, typically referred to as "long cour ...
is 50 metres long, this race consisted of two lengths of the pool.
Medalists
Results
Heats
Five heats were held; the fastest sixteen swimmers advanced to the Semifinals. The swimmers that advanced to the Semifinals are highlighted.
Heat One
Heat Two
Heat Three
Heat Four
Heat Five
Semifinals
Two heats were held; the fastest eight swimmers advanced to the Finals. Those that advanced are highlighted.
Semifinal One
Semifinal Two
Final
Key: OR = Olympic record
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Swimming At The 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 Metre Backstroke
Men's backstroke 100 metre
Men's events at the 1960 Summer Olympics