The Men's 50 metre freestyle competition of the 2018 European Aquatics Championships was held on 8 and 9 August 2018. Records Prior to the competition, the existing world and championship records were as follows. The following new records were set during this competition. Results Heats The heats were started on 8 August at 09:12. Semifinals The semifinals were started on 8 August at 17:04. Semifinal 1 Semifinal 2 Swim-off The swim-off was held on 8 August at 18:40. Final The final was started on 9 August at 16:50. References Men's 50 metre freestyle