The event was won by Russell Mockridge of Australia, the nation's first victory in the men's track time trial since 1932 and second overall (tying France for most of any nation). Marino Morettini's silver was Italy's first medal in the event; Raymond Robinson's bronze was South Africa's.
The event was triumphed by Russell Mockridge of Australia, marking the nation's first success in the men's track time trial since 1932 and second overall (tied with France for most national victories). Marino Morettini's silver medal represented Italy's inaugural medal in the event; Raymond Robinson's bronze marked South Africa's first medal in the competition.