100 m Freestyle, Men
| Competition | 1972 USA Swimming National Championships (Outdoor/LCM) |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Chicago, Illinois
 USA
|
| Held | 5 August 1972 |
| Status | Medal |
| Competitors | 8 |
| Countries | 1 |
Chicago, Illinois / Portage Park / long-course metric (50m)
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Mark Spitz Arden Hills Swim Club |
USA |
51.91 | * | |
| 🥈 | Jerry Heidenreich Dallas Mustangs Aquatic Club |
USA |
52.40 | ||
| 🥉 | John Murphy McDonald's-Hinsdale Swim Club, IL |
USA |
52.42 | ||
| 4 | Dave Edgar Unattached |
USA |
52.60 | ||
| 5 | Gary Conelly Gatorade Swim Club |
USA |
52.71 | ||
| 6 | Dave Fairbank Arden Hills Swim Club |
USA |
52.88 | ||
| 7 | Kenneth Knox Jack Nelson Swim Club |
USA |
52.93 | ||
| 8 | Frank Heckl Los Angeles Athletic Club |
USA |
53.17 |