Defending champ Dressel drops out of 100 freestyle at worlds
2 years, 6 months ago

Defending champ Dressel drops out of 100 freestyle at worlds

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Two-time world champion Caeleb Dressel is not defending his title in the men’s 100 freestyle at the swimming world championships after withdrawing before the semifinals. Dressel was included in the initial start list for Tuesday’s semifinals in Budapest, but was not in an updated version with reserve Hwang Sun-woo of South Korea taking his place. “A decision has been made by Team USA in consultation with Caeleb, his coach, and the team’s medical staff for him to withdraw from the 100-meter freestyle event on medical grounds. “But I’m sure he and his team made the right choice for whatever happened or whatever their plan is, because I’m sure they’ve got great people behind him.” ___ More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

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Caeleb Dressel bursts into tears after failing to qualify for 100m butterfly final at 2024 Olympics
5 months ago

Caeleb Dressel bursts into tears after failing to qualify for 100m butterfly final at 2024 Olympics

Daily Mail  

Caeleb Dressel got emotional after failing to add a second gold medal to his collection in Paris. Caeleb Dressel broke down in tears when he finished fifth in the 100m butterfly semifinals He missed out on the final after winning gold in the event at the Tokyo 2020 Games Viewers criticized NBC for broadcasting Dressel's obvious devastation after the unexpected …

U.S. Swimming Trials: Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel switch focus to Australian showdown in Paris
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Swimming Trials: Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel switch focus to Australian showdown in Paris

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky and a powerhouse American swim team will turn their attention to another Summer Games showdown with arch-rival Australia after the U.S. Olympic trials concluded in Indianapolis on Sunday. Manuel, the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic swimming gold medal at the 2016 Rio Games, won the ‘splash and dash’ in 24.13 seconds, just.02 ahead of Gretchen …

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials: Dressel, Ledecky register wins
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials: Dressel, Ledecky register wins

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel locked up his second individual race in Paris, giving him another chance to shine after his stellar performance at the last Olympics. Dressel, the winner of five gold medals at the Tokyo Games, claimed a victory in the men’s 100-metre butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Saturday night. So I’m happy I did.” Ledecky romped to …

Dressel and Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Keep an eye on Kate Douglass, too
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dressel and Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Keep an eye on Kate Douglass, too

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Caeleb Dressel locked up his second individual race in Paris, giving him another chance to shine after his stellar performance at the last Olympics. Dressel, the winner of five gold medals at the Tokyo Games, touched first in the men’s 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials Saturday night. “This truly is the hardest part.” The only …

He’s back! Caeleb Dressel looks like himself again, winning at US Olympic swim trials
6 months, 2 weeks ago

He’s back! Caeleb Dressel looks like himself again, winning at US Olympic swim trials

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — After a long layoff and all the doubts about whether he’d reclaim his place as one of the world’s greatest swimmers, Caeleb Dressel is beginning to look like himself again. Dressel earned his first individual race of the Paris Games, powering to a relatively easy victory in the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic trials Friday night. …

Paris Olympics 2024: Murphy, Smith and Douglass register wins at U.S. swimming trials
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Murphy, Smith and Douglass register wins at U.S. swimming trials

The Hindu  

Ryan Murphy clocked the fastest time in the world this year to win the 200m backstroke at the US Olympic swimming trials on Thursday and set himself up for a 100m-200m backstroke double at the Paris Olympics. Ledecky continues domination of 1,500m freestyle at USA Olympic trials Murphy, who won double backstroke gold in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 but …

U.S. Olympic trials: Caeleb Dressel wins 50-meter freestyle to earn spot in Paris
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic trials: Caeleb Dressel wins 50-meter freestyle to earn spot in Paris

LA Times  

Caeleb Dressel reacts after winning the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Friday. Dressel earned his first individual race of the Paris Games, powering to a relatively easy victory in the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. One of the biggest stars in Tokyo with five gold medals, Dressel finished third in the …

American swimming stars Dressel and Manuel settle for relay spots at US swim trials
6 months, 2 weeks ago

American swimming stars Dressel and Manuel settle for relay spots at US swim trials

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Coming back from lengthy layoffs, American swimming stars Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel were eager to claim their first individual events of the Paris Olympics. Dressel finished third in the men’s 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic trials on Wednesday night, while Manuel touched fourth in the women’s 100 free. But it’s my third Olympic team and that’s …

Dressel, Ledecky headline another stacked US Olympic swimming trials
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dressel, Ledecky headline another stacked US Olympic swimming trials

The Hindu  

Seven-time Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel brings a new perspective to the pressure-packed US Olympic swimming trials, where he and freestyle phenomenon Katie Ledecky are set to star again in the fierce fight for Paris Olympics berths. He’s set to contest the 100m freestyle, 100m butterfly and 50m free, and although he’s not the top-ranked swimmer going into any of …

Swimming World Championships: Hafnaoui, Marchand and Qin win world titles
1 year, 5 months ago

Swimming World Championships: Hafnaoui, Marchand and Qin win world titles

The Hindu  

Tunisia’s Ahmed Hafnaoui won the men’s 800m freestyle at swimming’s world championships on Wednesday. Hafnaoui, the reigning Olympic 400m freestyle champion2, took silver behind Short in the 400m freestyle on the competition’s opening night. Qin Haiyang wins 50m breaststroke gold Gold medallist Haiyang Qin of Team China looks on during the medal ceremony for Men’s 50m Breaststroke Final on day …

Mollie O'Callaghan stuns Aussie rival Ariarne Titmus to claim gold at the World Championships as teenage sensation smashes 200m freestyle world record in Japan
1 year, 5 months ago

Mollie O'Callaghan stuns Aussie rival Ariarne Titmus to claim gold at the World Championships as teenage sensation smashes 200m freestyle world record in Japan

Daily Mail  

Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan set a blistering pace to break the world record in the women's 200 metres freestyle, capturing the gold medal with a time of one minute, 52.85 seconds at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday. Olympic champion Titmus had blazed to the 400m freestyle title on Sunday to erase 16-year-old McIntosh's mark and was well placed to go …

Swimming World Championships: Popovici stunned by Richards in 200m freestyle
1 year, 5 months ago

Swimming World Championships: Popovici stunned by Richards in 200m freestyle

The Hindu  

Romanian swim star David Popovici said he felt “awful” after finishing fourth in a stunning upset in the men’s 200m freestyle at swimming’s world championships on Tuesday. Popovici said he believed his shock defeat could turn out to be “a good thing” as he eyes gold at next year’s Paris Olympics. Sunwoo Hwang of Team South Korea, David Popovici of …

Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for World Championships
1 year, 6 months ago

Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for World Championships

The Hindu  

Two years after winning five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, Caeleb Dressel has failed to qualify for the world championships. Dressel’s final attempt to make the U.S. team ended Saturday morning when he tied for 22nd in the preliminaries for the 50-meter freestyle at the national championships in Indianapolis. Dressel won the 100 fly and both the 50 and …

Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for swimming worlds after 22nd place in 50 freestyle
1 year, 6 months ago

Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for swimming worlds after 22nd place in 50 freestyle

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Two years after winning five Olympic gold medals, Caleb Dressel didn’t even make America’s world championship team. “I’m proud of myself for the results, believe it or not,” he said in his first public comments since his suddenly withdrawing at last year’s worlds in Budapest, Hungary, citing health reasons. But I wouldn’t have changed anything about this year, …

Caeleb Dressel struggles to 29th in 100 freestyle at US swimming nationals
1 year, 6 months ago

Caeleb Dressel struggles to 29th in 100 freestyle at US swimming nationals

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel finished 29th in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. nationals on Tuesday, falling far short of qualifying for the world championships in an event he won at the Tokyo Olympics. His time of 49.42 seconds was a whopping 1.79 behind top qualifier Ryan Held, who swam one heat earlier, and a sobering reminder of how far Dressel has …

Caeleb Dressel returns to pool in Atlanta for first meet in nearly a year
1 year, 7 months ago

Caeleb Dressel returns to pool in Atlanta for first meet in nearly a year

The Hindu  

Olympic star Caeleb Dressel returned to the competition pool after a layoff of nearly a year, placing second in the 100-meter butterfly at a low-key meet in Atlanta on Friday. The runner-up time of 52.41 seconds was nearly 3 seconds slower than Dressel’s world-record performance of 49.45 at the Tokyo Olympics, where he won five gold medals. A couple of …

Olympic star Caeleb Dressel returns to pool in Atlanta, first meet in nearly a year
1 year, 7 months ago

Olympic star Caeleb Dressel returns to pool in Atlanta, first meet in nearly a year

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Olympic star Caeleb Dressel returned to the competition pool after a layoff of nearly a year, placing second in the 100-meter butterfly at a low-key meet in Atlanta on Friday. The runner-up time of 52.41 seconds was nearly 3 seconds slower than Dressel’s world-record performance of 49.45 at the Tokyo Olympics, where he won five gold medals. A …

Swim sensation Popovici among star cast for World Championships
2 years ago

Swim sensation Popovici among star cast for World Championships

The Hindu  

Swimming’s new teenage sensation David Popovici insists he will be an underdog at the World Short Course Championships in Australia this week, saying he’s still looking to gain experience. His star has rapidly risen after a phenomenal year that saw him smash the long course 100m freestyle world record, touching in 46.86 seconds at the European Championships in August. “I …

Romanian teen swimmer Popovici breaks 2009 mark in 100 free
2 years, 4 months ago

Romanian teen swimmer Popovici breaks 2009 mark in 100 free

Associated Press  

ROME — Seventeen-year-old David Popovici of Romania became the youngest swimmer to break the world swimming record in the men’s 100-meter freestyle Saturday, beating the mark set more than 13 years ago in the same pool. Popovici touched in 46.86 seconds at the European championships to top the time of 46.91 set by Brazil’s César Cielo at the 2009 world …

Dressel’s world swimming championships over, ‘just’ 2 golds
2 years, 6 months ago

Dressel’s world swimming championships over, ‘just’ 2 golds

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Caeleb Dressel’s world swimming championships are over with just two gold medals from Budapest. We’re doing exceptionally well and really looking forward to the next few days.” Dressel’s teammates responded Tuesday by adding three more gold medals to take the team’s tally to 10. “Feels good to get the first individual out of the way,” said Dressel, …

Kristóf Milák Sets World Record; 3 More US Golds at Swimming Worlds
2 years, 6 months ago

Kristóf Milák Sets World Record; 3 More US Golds at Swimming Worlds

News 18  

Hungary’s Kristóf Milák thrilled home fans by lowering his own world record in the men’s 200 butterfly at the swimming world championships on Tuesday, when American swimmers claimed another three gold medals. American swimmer Bobby Finke also set a national record of 7:39.36 as he produced a sizzling finish to win the first gold of the evening in the men’s …

Top 5 Olympic swimmers to watch out for at the 19th FINA World Championships
2 years, 6 months ago

Top 5 Olympic swimmers to watch out for at the 19th FINA World Championships

The Hindu  

The world's best swimmers are ready to take the plunge at the FINA World Championships 2022. Here are the Top 5 Olympians to watch out for: Caeleb Dressel: Dressel is an American Olympic swimmer who had a terrific run at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. The 25-year-old holds the world record for the 100m fly and an American record for …

USA\'s Dressel claims 4th gold, 7 medals for McKeon
3 years, 5 months ago

USA\'s Dressel claims 4th gold, 7 medals for McKeon

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Securing his place as one of the biggest stars of the Tokyo Olympics, Caeleb Dressel won his fourth gold medal with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle Sunday. In the men's 50, France's Florent Manaudou finished behind Dressel to repeat as the Olympic silver medalist in 21.55, while Brazil's Bruno Fratus claimed the bronze in 21.57 — edging American …

Swimming: U.S. win men's 4x100m medley relay in world record time
3 years, 5 months ago

Swimming: U.S. win men's 4x100m medley relay in world record time

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel said it was "really special" to end his Olympics with a storming butterfly leg to help the United States smash their own men's 4x100m medley relay world record on Sunday. The US team of Ryan Murphy, Michael Andrew, Dressel, and Zach Apple touched in 3min 26.78sec to shatter the global mark of 3:27.28 set at the 2009 world …

Caeleb Dressel Won A Fifth Gold Medal And Breaks World Record
3 years, 5 months ago

Caeleb Dressel Won A Fifth Gold Medal And Breaks World Record

Huff Post  

BREAKING: American Caeleb Dressel has claimed a fifth gold medal in the Tokyo Games as the U.S. men won the 4x100 medley relay. Dressel join Americans Michael Phelps, Mark Spitz and Matt Biondi, as well as East Germany’s Kristin Otto, as the only swimmers to win as many as five golds at a single Olympics. Dressel’s final event — and …

Swimming: Caeleb Dressel wins gold in 50-meter freestyle, his fourth of the Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Swimming: Caeleb Dressel wins gold in 50-meter freestyle, his fourth of the Games

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel won his fourth gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle on Sunday. A fourth gold at #Tokyo2020 for #USA's Caeleb Dressel as he wins the men's 50m freestyle with an Olympic Record time of 21.07. @fina1908#[email protected]/mjnlsBZiQu — Olympics August 1, 2021 If Dressel claims a fifth victory, he will join Americans Michael …

Dressel shatters world record to win Olympic 100m butterfly gold medal
3 years, 5 months ago

Dressel shatters world record to win Olympic 100m butterfly gold medal

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: American powerhouse Caeleb Dressel admitted he was hurting after smashing his own world record to win the men's Olympic 100m butterfly title Saturday for his third gold medal of the Tokyo Games. Dressel was always the man to beat, having set the third fastest time ever in the heats with no other active swimmer before the final close to …

Caeleb Dressel wins men’s 100-metre butterfly, sets a world record
3 years, 5 months ago

Caeleb Dressel wins men’s 100-metre butterfly, sets a world record

The Hindu  

Caelab Dressel was at it again at the Tokyo aquatics centre on Saturday, winning the men’s 100m butterfly gold medal with a lot to spare and a new world record time. FOLLOW LIVE - TOKYO GAMES, DAY NINE Hungary's Kristof Milak, the winner of the 200m butterfly gold, followed Dressel in a new European record of 49.68, while Noe Ponti …

Caeleb Dressel battles through nerves and emotion to win five golds in Tokyo
3 years, 5 months ago

Caeleb Dressel battles through nerves and emotion to win five golds in Tokyo

LA Times  

U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel celebrates after winning the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. Dressel crushed the field in the 50-meter freestyle to win his third individual gold medal, then returned to the pool a little over an hour later to help the U.S. men’s 400 medley relay upset Britain and break the world record on the …

Watch The Epic Reaction From Caeleb Dressel's Family As He Wins Olympic Gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Watch The Epic Reaction From Caeleb Dressel's Family As He Wins Olympic Gold

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Emotions were running high Wednesday as Team USA swimmer Caeleb Dressel won his first solo gold medal and set a new record at the Tokyo Olympics. Caeleb Dressel sets the 100M Free Olympic Record and his family’s reaction is EVERYTHING. #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/vwiYZMJ85J — #TokyoOlympics July 29, 2021 In a post-race interview, Dressel, who already held the world …

Meet Caeleb Dressel: Team USA’s new Olympic swimming star who just won a thrilling, emotional gold medal
3 years, 5 months ago

Meet Caeleb Dressel: Team USA’s new Olympic swimming star who just won a thrilling, emotional gold medal

New York Times  

The tears fell freely, as Caeleb Dressel realized what he’d done and how much he’d sacrificed to make it to the moment. I’m so happy.” It was Dressel’s fourth career Olympic gold medal and his first in an individual event. “I’m just trying to swim fast.” Earlier this week, Dressel won gold as part of the men’s 4×100-meter freestyle relay. …

Team USA swimmer Caeleb Dressel throws gold medal to teammate who didn’t get to compete
3 years, 5 months ago

Team USA swimmer Caeleb Dressel throws gold medal to teammate who didn’t get to compete

The Independent  

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Swimming: Caeleb Dressel Wins but Simone Manuel Fails to Qualify for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Swimming: Caeleb Dressel Wins but Simone Manuel Fails to Qualify for Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Caeleb Dressel locked up his spot for Tokyo, where he’s expected to be one of the biggest stars in the Olympic pool. She just missed a spot in Friday night’s final when five swimmers went faster in the second semifinal heat, with Erika Brown taking the eighth spot in 54.15 two-hundredths faster than Manuel. While Dressel isn’t expected to swim …

Dressel wins, but Manuel fails to advance in swim stunner
3 years, 6 months ago

Dressel wins, but Manuel fails to advance in swim stunner

Associated Press  

— Caeleb Dressel locked up his spot for Tokyo, where he’s expected to be one of the biggest stars in the Olympic pool. “I’m excited to get the job done and move forward.” In the wake of Michael Phelps’ retirement, Dressel has emerged as the next big thing in men’s swimming. “But it adds a little bit different pressure to …

Tokyo Olympics: Meet Caeleb Dressel - the Team USA swimmer looking to make a splash this summer
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Meet Caeleb Dressel - the Team USA swimmer looking to make a splash this summer

Daily Mail  

Almost 13 years on from Michael Phelps' record-breaking Olympics in Beijing, and his astonishing achievements still reverberate around the swimming pool. Caeleb Dressel is the man to beat in the pool at the delayed Tokyo Olympics this summer Dressel, 24 years of age, has earned comparisons to American legend Michael Phelps Phelps would eventually go onto retire after the 2016 …

Still waters run deep for reluctant superstar Dressel
5 years ago

Still waters run deep for reluctant superstar Dressel

China Daily  

Caeleb Dressel powers down his lane at the US Open Championships at Georgia Tech on Dec 7. "I don't want to say I just brush it off, because I know it's going to be inevitable," Dressel said in an interview with Associated Press. "The good thing about true perseverance is that it can't be stopped by anything besides death," Dressel …

Dressel wins record 8th swimming medal at worlds
5 years, 5 months ago

Dressel wins record 8th swimming medal at worlds

Associated Press  

GWANGJU, South Korea — This time, Caeleb Dressel stands alone. The American won his record eighth medal at the world swimming championships Sunday, helping the U.S. to silver in the 4x100-meter medley relay after anchor Nathan Adrian got overtaken for gold in the closing meters. I’m probably losing some hair.” One night after becoming the first swimmer to win three …

Dressel looks for negatives after golden swim treble
5 years, 5 months ago

Dressel looks for negatives after golden swim treble

The Hindu  

Everything he touches turns to gold, but American swim sensation Caeleb Dressel beat himself up over a less-than-perfect start Saturday after completing a stunning hat-trick of world titles. I don’t want it to be easy, I really don’t.” Read: ’I’m just protecting athletes’, China's Sun cries foul over doping accusations But despite leaving Brazilian Bruno Fratus and Greek Kristian Gkolomeev …

Dressel smashes Phelps’ 100m butterfly record
5 years, 5 months ago

Dressel smashes Phelps’ 100m butterfly record

The Hindu  

American star Caeleb Dressel, swimming’s chiselled, tattooed pin-up boy, destroyed Michael Phelps’s 100 metres butterfly World record on Friday as countrywoman Simone Manuel retained her 100m freestyle title. Dressel’s fireworks were matched in the next event when American teenager Smith crushed the women’s 200m backstroke world record, before Russian Anton Chupkov emulated them as he stormed to gold in the …

World Aquatics Championships: American Caeleb Dressel obliterates Michael Phelps' record to top men's 100 metres semi-final
5 years, 5 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: American Caeleb Dressel obliterates Michael Phelps' record to top men's 100 metres semi-final

Firstpost  

Caeleb Dressel turned over half a second inside world record pace before driving home to clock 49.50 seconds in Gwangju, 0.32 quicker than American legend Phelps Gwangju: American Caeleb Dressel broke the world record in the men’s 100 metres butterfly Friday, obliterating Michael Phelps’s old mark with a jaw-dropping semi-final swim. The defending champion turned over half a second inside …

Caeleb Dressel smashes Michael Phelps' 100m butterfly world record
5 years, 5 months ago

Caeleb Dressel smashes Michael Phelps' 100m butterfly world record

The Hindu  

American Caeleb Dressel broke the world record in the men's 100 metres butterfly on Friday, obliterating Michael Phelps' old mark with a jaw-dropping semifinal swim. The defending champion turned over half a second inside world record pace before driving home to clock 49.50 seconds in Gwangju, 0.32 quicker than American legend Phelps swam at the 2009 world championships in Rome. …

World Swimming Championships: Srihari Nataraj breaks own national record
5 years, 5 months ago

World Swimming Championships: Srihari Nataraj breaks own national record

The Hindu  

Srihari Nataraj broke his own 200m backstroke national record in the heats at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, on Thursday. Earlier, American Caeleb Dressel swam the second-fastest 100m freestyle in history to retain his world title as China lashed out at the anti-doping protests targeting Olympic star Sun Yang. Dressel, 22, clocked a jaw-dropping 46.96 seconds in …

American Caeleb Dressel romps to 100m freestyle world title
5 years, 5 months ago

American Caeleb Dressel romps to 100m freestyle world title

The Hindu  

American Caeleb Dressel broke the pain barrier as he swam the second-fastest 100 metres freestyle in history to retain his world title on Thursday. The 22-year-old, who swept to seven world titles two years ago, clocked a jaw-dropping 46.96 seconds in Gwangju to win swimming’s blue riband event, with Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers taking silver. “I wanted to try to …

FINA World Championships 2019: Caeleb Dressel retains men's 100 metres freestyle title, collects third gold of week
5 years, 5 months ago

FINA World Championships 2019: Caeleb Dressel retains men's 100 metres freestyle title, collects third gold of week

Firstpost  

The 22-year-old, who swept to seven world titles two years ago, clocked a blistering 46.96 seconds in Gwangju to win swimming’s blue riband event in the second fastest time ever Gwangju: American Caeleb Dressel retained his world men’s 100 metres freestyle crown Thursday, collecting his third gold medal of the week. The 22-year-old, who swept to seven world titles two …

FINA World Championships 2019: USA's Caeleb Dressel clock's year's fastest time in 100 metres freestyle
5 years, 5 months ago

FINA World Championships 2019: USA's Caeleb Dressel clock's year's fastest time in 100 metres freestyle

Firstpost  

USA’s Caeleb Dressel has already won two gold medals in the 4x100m relay and the 50m butterfly and looks on course to add to his medal haul in Gwangju Gwangju: Caeleb Dressel showed no signs of slowing down at the world swimming championships on Wednesday after the American delivered the year’s fastest time in the 100 metres freestyle heats. Dressel, …

Swimming | Peaty and Dressel’s domination continues
5 years, 5 months ago

Swimming | Peaty and Dressel’s domination continues

The Hindu  

Britain’s Adam Peaty completed a world treble in the men’s 100 metres breaststroke on Monday, while American Caeleb Dressel continued to feed his obsession for gold by romping to the 50m freestyle title. Sjostrom was looking to become the first female swimmer to win five gold medals in a single individual event, and the Olympic champion turned first — and …

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