2016 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) – Men's 100 metre freestyle

The Men's 100 metre freestyle event at the 2016 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) was a swimming competition held during the short course (25 metre pool) championships. It was one of the events within the freestyle discipline for male swimmers. The event typically consists of heats, semi-finals, and a final, with the fastest swimmers from each round progressing to the next. Swimmers compete individually to achieve the fastest time over 100 metres, swimming freestyle. The results determine the gold, silver, and bronze medalists, as well as the overall ranking of the competitors. Records, such as championship records and world records, are often closely watched and potentially broken during this event. The competition is governed by the rules and regulations set forth by FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation).