1 mile Freestyle, Men
| Competition | 1940 USA Swimming National Championships (Outdoor/LCM) |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Santa Barbara, CA; Portland, OR
 USA
|
| Held | 5 July 1940 |
| Status | Medal |
| Competitors | 7 |
| Countries | 2 |
Santa Barbara, California / Biltmore Coral Casino Pool / long-course yards (55y)
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Bunmei Nakama Alexander House Community Association, Maui |
USA |
21:31.4 | ||
| 🥈 | Bill Smith Honolulu Outrigger Canoe Club |
USA |
21:47.2 | ||
| 🥉 | Rene Choteau Yale University |
USA |
21:47.4 | ||
| 4 | Jose Balmores Alexander House Community Association, Maui |
USA |
— | ||
| 5 | Abel Gilbert East Carolina University |
 ECU |
— | ||
| 6 | Steve Wozniak Unattached, New York, NY |
USA |
— | ||
| 7 | Jim Gilhula University of Southern California (USC) |
USA |
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