Claim: In swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics, the 100 m freestyle event was won by Charles Daniels, an American swimmer and eight-time Olympic medalist.
Evidence: 100 m freestyle
details Charles Daniels (USA) Charles Meldrum Daniels (March 24, 1885 – August 9, 1973) was an American competition swimmer, eight-time Olympic medalist, and world record-holder in two freestyle swimming events.