| Swimming at the 1958 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Metropolitan Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Dates | 28–31 May 1958 |
Swimming was contested at the 1958 Asian Games in Metropolitan Indoor Swimming Pool, Tokyo, Japan from 28 to 31 May 1958.
| Swimming at the 1958 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Venue | Metropolitan Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Dates | 28–31 May 1958 |
Swimming was contested at the 1958 Asian Games in Metropolitan Indoor Swimming Pool, Tokyo, Japan from 28 to 31 May 1958.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Japan (JPN) | 20 | 11 | 6 | 37 |
| 2 |  Philippines (PHI) | 1 | 7 | 8 | 16 |
| 3 |  Republic of China (ROC) | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 |  Indonesia (INA) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Totals (4 entries) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 62 | |
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