The women's 100 metre backstroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1932 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event, which was established in 1924. The competition was held on Tuesday 9 August 1932, and on Thursday 11 August 1932.
Twelve swimmers from seven nations competed.
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in minutes) prior to the 1932 Summer Olympics.
In the first semi-final Eleanor Holm set a new Olympic record with 1:18.3 minutes.
Tuesday 9 August 1932: The fastest two in each semi-final and the fastest third-placed from across the semi-finals advanced to the final.
Semifinal 1
Semifinal 2
Semifinal 3
Thursday 11 August 1932: Marie Braun was not able to compete in the final. She had to stay in hospital due to blood poisoning after an infection caused by a mosquito bite.