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The men’s 100 metre backstroke was one of six swimming events on the swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the only backstroke event on the schedule. It was the first appearance of the event after a 100 yard event was held in 1904. The competition was held on Thursday July 16 1908 and on Friday July 17 1908.Twenty-one swimmers from eleven nations competed.

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