# @olympics on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbQqYD8jzyK
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68301229-olympics-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/a269be3a2c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-26T15:00:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Olympic Games (@Olympics) — https://gondola.cc/Olympics

## Caption

On this day 50 years ago, USA's Jim Montgomery became Olympic champion in the 100m freestyle at #Montreal1976 and did so in a time of 49.99, becoming the first man ever to break the 50-second barrier! 🇺🇸🏊

#OnThisDay #Swimming #Montreal1976

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## Tags

montreal1976, swimming, onthisday

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