The men's 100 metre freestyle event at the 1980 Summer Olympics was held on 26 and 27 July at the Swimming Pool at the Olimpiysky Sports Complex. There were 39 competitors from 26 nations. Nations had been limited to three swimmers each since the 1924 Games. The event was won by Jörg Woithe of East Germany, the nation's first medal in the men's 100 metre freestyle. Sweden earned its first medals in the event since 1952 with Per Holmertz's silver and Per Johansson's bronze. Men's 100 m freestyle at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow — the final on July 27, 1980. 🥇 Jörg Woithe (GDR) · 🥈 Per Holmertz · 🥉 Per Johansson Wiki link