Cesar Cielo Leads Brazilian 1-2 in Men’s 100 Free Semis at Worlds

DOHA – Brazil went 1-2 in the men’s 100 freestyle semis with Cesar Cielo leading the way at the FINA World Short Course Championships.

Cielo turned in an easy speed time of 46.21 for the top seed, while Joao De Lucca took second in 46.29.

Cielo already ranks second in the world with a 46.08 from the Jose Finkel Trophy, behind Vlad Morozov’s relay leadoff world-leader of 45.51 from earlier this meet.

De Lucca, however, moved up to fourth in the world with his swim.

France’s Florent Manaudou, fresh off a surprising 50 back world record victory, took third in 46.37, while Australia’s Tommaso D’Orsogna qualified fourth in 46.40.

Russia’s Danila Izotov (46.45), Australia’s Cameron McEvoy (46.68), Japan’s Shinri Shioura (46.70) and Belgium’s Pieter Timmers (46.82) will also compete in the championship field.

Ning Zetao, who set the Asian record in the event with a 46.76 during prelims, scratched himself out of semis after injuring his wrist.

Photo Courtesy: Ning Zetao/Weibo

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Tim

9 years ago

Where is Ning Zetao?

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Jason Marsteller

9 years ago

Reply to Tim

Good question! We were looking ourselves. Just posted an update. He injured his wrist.