The men's 100 metre freestyle event at the 1968 Olympic Games took place between 18 and 19 October. There were 64 competitors from 34 nations. Nations had been limited to three swimmers each since the 1924 Games. The event was won by Michael Wenden of Australia, the nation's third victory in four Games. Americans Ken Walsh and Mark Spitz took silver and bronze, respectively. Men's 100 m freestyle at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City — the final on October 19, 1968. 🥇 Michael Wenden (AUS) · 🥈 Ken Walsh · 🥉 Mark Spitz Wiki link