Swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre freestyle
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The men's 200 metre freestyle event at the 1968 Olympic Games took place on 24 October at the Alberca Olímpica Francisco Márquez.[1][2] It was the third time the event was held, returning for the first time since 1904 (when the distance was measured in yards). There were 57 competitors from 26 nations, with each nation having up to three swimmers.[2] The event was won by Michael Wenden of Australia, the nation's second victory in the event (68 years, but only two Games, apart); Australia extended its podium streak in the event to three Games over 68 years. It was Wenden's second gold medal of the Games, completing a 100/200 free double. Americans Don Schollander and John Nelson took silver and bronze, respectively (with the United States podium streak thereby being two Games over 64 years).
Men's 200 metre freestyle at the Games of the XIX Olympiad | |||||||||||||
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Venue | Alberca Olímpica Francisco Márquez | ||||||||||||
Date | 24 October | ||||||||||||
Competitors | 57 from 26 nations | ||||||||||||
Winning time | 1:55.2 OR | ||||||||||||
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