1878 USA Swimming National Championships (Outdoor/LCM)
| Host City | New York, New York |
|---|---|
| Country |  USA |
| Held | 17 August 1878 |
| Competitors | 6 |
| Countries | 2 |
1 Individual Event; Harlem River.
Events
| Event | Gender | Held | Status | Competitors | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile Freestyle | Men | 17 August 1878 | Medal | 6 | 2 |
Medal table
| Pos | Country | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Britain |  GBR |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | United States | USA |
0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Medal winners
| Event | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile Freestyle, Men | Henry J. Heath |
GBR
|
Theodore E. Kitching, Sr. New York, NY |
USA
|
H. M. Martin Nonpareil Aquatic Club |
USA
|