Swimming at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre backstroke

The men's 100 metre backstroke event at the 1960 Olympic Games took place between August 30 and 31. This swimming event used backstroke. Because an Olympic-size swimming pool is 50 metres long, this race consisted of two lengths of the pool.

Five heats were held; the fastest sixteen swimmers advanced to the Semifinals. The swimmers that advanced to the Semifinals are highlighted.

Two heats were held; the fastest eight swimmers advanced to the Finals. Those that advanced are highlighted.

Key: OR = Olympic record