1981: Canadian swim team – FINA World Championships: 4th, 100 m freestyle (54.97)

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1981 FINA World Championships: Canadian Swim Team’s Standout Performance in the 100m Freestyle The 1981 FINA World Aquatics Championships in Tokyo marked a significant moment for the Canadian swim team, particularly in the 100m freestyle event where Canadian athletes delivered a memorable 4th-place finish. At 54.97 seconds, the time reflected strong international competition and placed this team among the elite swimmers on the global stage. ### A Memorable 100m Freestyle Performances In the 100m freestyle, Canada’s swimmer achieved a time of 54.97 — a feat that earned fourth place at one of the most prestigious events in competitive swimming. While exact medal details remain historic for team milestones at the Championships, this performance underscored Canada’s growing strength in sprint freestyle during the early 1980s.