The 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series in Bloomington headed into its fourth and final day of competition, but the athletes showed no signs of losing steam. With an interesting slate of events on the docket, USA’s best reconvened one last time to prime spectators on what is to come.
While many of the swimmers are at less-than-ideal phases of their training, this has hardly transferred into the races. Many athletes have surprised themselves with the speed they have been able to attain this weekend, boding well for the end of the summer. Missing few potential members of the Olympic roster, the 2019 TYR Pro Series in Bloomington has given swimming fans a taste of what the lineup may look like come 2020. If this weekend is any indication, the USA is looking pretty comfortable.
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Women’s 100 Back
Regan Smith started off the morning with the only sub-1:00 seed for the women’s 100 back, as she surged to a 59.46 finish to beat Isabelle Stadden’s mark of 1:00.61. Elise Haan will take her place beside Smith tonight, entering as third seed with a time of 1:00.97. Taylor Ruck will be just off-center in tonight’s final, coming in at fourth with a time of 1:01.15 while narrowly out-touching Kylee Alons (1:01.21). Asia Seidt will pose an outside threat with her time of 1:01.72, followed by Beata Nelson (1:01.82). Kennedy Goss reserved an outside lane with her time of 1:01.83, as a loaded field will face off in this evening’s final.
Event 26 Women 100 LC Meter Backstroke
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World: W 58.00 7/28/2018 Kathleen Baker, Team Elite
American: A 58.00 7/28/2018 Kathleen Baker, Team Elite-NC
U.S. Open: O 58.00 7/28/2018 Kathleen Baker, Team Elite-NC
Jr World: 58.83 7/28/2018 Regan Smith, USA
Pro Swim: P 58.73 4/12/2019 Olivia Smoliga, Athens Bulldog S
Trial Cut: T 1:02.69
Name Age Team Seed Prelims FINA
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=== Round 1 ===
1 Regan Smith 17 Riptide 58.83 59.46T q928
r:+0.70 29.03 59.46 (30.43)
2 Isabelle Stadde 16 Aquajets Swim Te 1:00.06 1:00.61T q876
r:+0.74 29.66 1:00.61 (30.95)
3 Elise Haan 21 Wolfpack Elite/N 59.73 1:00.97T q860
r:+0.67 29.85 1:00.97 (31.12)
4 Taylor Ruck 18 Unattached 58.55 1:01.15 q853
r:+0.60 29.52 1:01.15 (31.63)
5 Kylee Alons 19 Wolfpack Elite/N 1:02.07 1:01.21T q850
r:+0.63 29.80 1:01.21 (31.41)
6 Asia Seidt 21 Kentucky Aquatic 1:00.57 1:01.72T q829
r:+0.70 30.39 1:01.72 (31.33)
7 Beata Nelson 20 Wisconsin Aquati 1:00.92 1:01.82T q825
r:+0.75 30.36 1:01.82 (31.46)
8 Kennedy Goss 22 Granite Gators 1:00.70 1:01.83 q825
r:+0.72 30.14 1:01.83 (31.69)
Men’s 100 Back
Grigory Tarasev (55.48) will own the top spot in this evening’s final, where he and Coleman Stewart (55.51) will face off in a climactic sprint to the finish, separated by only 0.03 going into the race. Nikos Sofianidi is not to be ignored, as he turned in an impressive 55.62 to earn third seed, followed by Gabriel Fantoni (55.77). Zachary Poti broke into the top five with a 56.18, enough to put him ahead of Jacob Steele (56.38) headed into this evening. Nicolas Albiero and Hunter Armstrong will occupy the outside lanes with seed times of 56.39 and 56.57, respectively.
Event 27 Men 100 LC Meter Backstroke
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World: W 51.85 8/13/2016 Ryan Murphy, USA
American: A 51.85 8/13/2016 Ryan Murphy, USA
U.S. Open: O 51.94 7/8/2009 Aaron Peirsol, Longhorn
Jr World: 52.53 8/6/2018 Kliment Kolesnikov, RUS
Pro Swim: P 52.40 2016 David Plummer
Trial Cut: T 56.59
Name Age Team Seed Prelims FINA
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=== Round 1 ===
1 Grigory Tarasev 23 Cardinal Aquatic 53.06 55.48 q816
r:+0.55 27.36 55.48 (28.12)
2 Coleman Stewart 21 Wolfpack Elite/N 54.03 55.51T q814
r:+0.64 27.48 55.51 (28.03)
3 Nikos Sofianidi 21 Unattached 55.23 55.62 q810
r:+0.62 27.06 55.62 (28.56)
4 Gabriel Fantoni 20 Indiana S.C. 53.72 55.77 q803
r:+0.63 26.61 55.77 (29.16)
5 Zachary Poti 20 Sun Devil Swim. 55.55 56.18T q786
r:+0.59 27.05 56.18 (29.13)
6 Jacob Steele 20 Indiana S.C. 55.27 56.38T q777
r:+0.61 27.40 56.38 (28.98)
7 Nicolas Albiero 19 Unattached 54.43 56.39T q777
r:+0.68 27.32 56.39 (29.07)
8 Hunter Armstron 18 Canton City Scho 57.83 56.57T q769
r:+0.94 27.15 56.57 (29.42)
Women’s 200 Breast
Emily Escobedo claimed the top seed going into tonight’s final with a 2:27.09, earning a decisive victory over Annie Lazor (2:27.50). Lilly King will take her place beside Escobedo with a 2:28.38, as she seeks to jump placements in finals similar to the last two nights. Melissa Rodriguez will be in the mix, as her 2:28.87 was good enough to land her fourth seed ahead of Laura Morley (2:31.02). Allie Raab will be the youngster of the group, but her time of 2:32.16 will set her up for decent pool placement tonight, as Allie Szekely (2:33.21) and Morgan Friesen (2:34.08) will take the outside lanes.
Event 28 Women 200 LC Meter Breaststroke
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World: W 2:19.11 8/1/2013 Rikke Moeller Pedersen, DEN
American: A 2:19.59 8/2/2012 Rebecca Soni, USA Olympic Team
U.S. Open: O 2:20.38 7/11/2009 Rebecca Soni, Trojan
Jr World: 2:19.64 8/30/2015 Viktoria Gunes, TUR
Pro Swim: P 2:21.41 2016 Yuliya Efimova
Trial Cut: T 2:33.29
Name Age Team Seed Prelims FINA
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=== Round 1 ===
1 Emily Escobedo 23 Condors Swim Clu 2:23.88 2:27.09T q845
r:+0.67 33.43 1:11.13 (37.70)
1:48.91 (37.78) 2:27.09 (38.18)
2 Annie Lazor 24 Mission Viejo Na 2:22.99 2:27.50T q838
r:+0.70 33.35 1:10.86 (37.51)
1:49.53 (38.67) 2:27.50 (37.97)
3 Lilly King 22 Indiana S.C. 2:21.83 2:28.38T q824
r:+0.68 33.60 1:12.02 (38.42)
1:50.47 (38.45) 2:28.38 (37.91)
4 Melissa Rodrigu 24 Mexico 2:25.60 2:28.87 q815
r:+0.67 34.25 1:12.14 (37.89)
1:50.72 (38.58) 2:28.87 (38.15)
5 Laura Morley 22 Indiana S.C. 2:31.02 2:31.48 q774
r:+0.58 34.87 1:12.97 (38.10)
1:51.56 (38.59) 2:31.48 (39.92)
6 Allie Raab 19 Unattached 2:27.47 2:32.16T q764
r:+0.69 35.83 1:13.50 (37.67)
1:52.65 (39.15) 2:32.16 (39.51)
7 Allie Szekely 21 Unattached 2:28.32 2:33.21T q748
r:+0.62 34.37 1:13.04 (38.67)
1:52.39 (39.35) 2:33.21 (40.82)
8 Morgan Friesen 19 Unattached 2:30.78 2:34.08 q735
r:+0.38 35.59 1:15.57 (39.98)
1:54.19 (38.62) 2:34.08 (39.89)
Men’s 200 Breast
Cody Miller edged out Nic Fink (2:12.74) by half a second to claim tonight’s center lane, surging to a 2:12.20 finish. Daniel Roy headed the second wave, as he crashed the pads with a 2:14.04 to earn third, while Carlos Claverie stroked in soon after to post a 2:15.69. Anton McKee claimed fifth in the last ten meters over Andrew Wilson (2:16.31), as he built to a clean finish and a time of 2:16.11. Will Licon and AJ Bornstein will compete on opposite ends of the pool, hoping to bring some outside smoke with seed times of 2:16.32 and 2:17.29, respectively.
Event 29 Men 200 LC Meter Breaststroke
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World: W 2:06.67 1/27/2017 Ippei Watanabe, JPN
American: A 2:07.17 6/30/2016 Josh Prenot, Cal Aquatics
U.S. Open: O 2:07.17 6/30/2016 Josh Prenot, Cal Aquatics
Jr World: 2:09.39 7/27/2017 Qin Haiyang, CHN
Pro Swim: P 2:08.95 2018 Andrew Wilson
Trial Cut: T 2:17.89
Name Age Team Seed Prelims FINA
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=== Round 1 ===
1 Cody Miller 27 Sandpipers Of Ne 2:10.59 2:12.20T q879
r:+0.70 30.17 1:03.45 (33.28)
1:37.73 (34.28) 2:12.20 (34.47)
2 Nic Fink 25 Athens Bulldog S 2:08.56 2:12.74T q868
r:+0.74 31.06 1:05.20 (34.14)
1:38.95 (33.75) 2:12.74 (33.79)
3 Daniel Roy 19 Unattached 2:09.73 2:14.04T q843
r:+0.64 31.44 1:04.95 (33.51)
1:39.66 (34.71) 2:14.04 (34.38)
4 Carlos Claverie 22 Pinnacle Racing 2:11.71 2:15.69 q813
r:+0.72 30.73 1:05.59 (34.86)
1:40.28 (34.69) 2:15.69 (35.41)
5 Anton McKee 25 Iceland 2:16.91 2:16.11 q806
r:+0.75 30.51 1:05.39 (34.88)
1:40.33 (34.94) 2:16.11 (35.78)
6 Andrew Wilson 25 Athens Bulldog S 2:08.37 2:16.31T q802
r:+0.64 30.48 1:05.26 (34.78)
1:40.65 (35.39) 2:16.31 (35.66)
7 Will Licon 24 Longhorn Aquatic 2:08.72 2:16.32T q802
r:+0.71 31.57 1:06.86 (35.29)
1:41.66 (34.80) 2:16.32 (34.66)
8 AJ Bornstein 19 Univ. Of Michiga 2:12.54 2:17.29T q785
r:+0.62 31.68 1:06.28 (34.60)
1:41.54 (35.26) 2:17.29 (35.75)
Women’s 100 Fly
Sarah Gibson (58.54) is forcing her name on the scene, as she stole the top seed with ease, beating prodigy Regan Smith (59.05) in this morning’s prelims. Lillie Nordmann was in the mix, sprinting to a 59.69 finish to bump Mallory Comerford (59.78) to fourth. Kylee Alons barely conceded fourth with her time of 59.80, but it was enough to beat Reilly Tillman (1:00.51) for the top five seed. Gabi Albiero (1:00.62) and Claire Maiocco (1:00.77) will round out tonight’s heat from the end lanes.
Event 30 Women 100 LC Meter Butterfly
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World: W 55.48 8/7/2016 Sarah Sjostrom, SWE
American: A 55.98 7/29/2012 Dana Vollmer, USA Olympic Team
U.S. Open: O 56.38 1/15/2016 Sarah Sjostrom, SWE
Jr World: 56.46 8/7/2016 Penny Oleksiak, CAN
Pro Swim: P 56.38 2016 Sarah Sjostrom
Trial Cut: T 1:00.69
Name Age Team Seed Prelims FINA
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=== Round 1 ===
1 Sarah Gibson 24 Aggie Swim Club 57.96 58.54T q851
r:+0.75 27.79 58.54 (30.75)
2 Regan Smith 17 Riptide 58.59 59.05T q829
r:+0.67 28.28 59.05 (30.77)
3 Lillie Nordmann 16 Magnolia Aquatic 59.19 59.69T q802
r:+0.68 28.21 59.69 (31.48)
4 Mallory Comerfo 21 Unattached 57.95 59.78T q799
r:+0.66 27.93 59.78 (31.85)
5 Kylee Alons 19 Wolfpack Elite/N 1:00.35 59.80T q798
r:+0.29 27.66 59.80 (32.14)
6 Reilly Tiltmann 15 Elmbrook Swim Cl 1:00.53 1:00.51T q770
r:+0.70 28.18 1:00.51 (32.33)
7 Gabi Albiero 17 Cardinal Aquatic 59.74 1:00.62T q766
r:+0.64 28.17 1:00.62 (32.45)
8 Claire Maiocco 20 Univ. Of Michiga 1:01.39 1:00.77 q760
r:+0.69 28.53 1:00.77 (32.24)
Men’s 100 Fly
Luis Martinez turned heads in prelims with an outstanding 51.64 to take top seed. He earned the spot with relative ease, as Vini Lanza will be his closest competitor tonight with a 53.34. Van Mathias turned in a 53.68 to seize third, while Gabriel Fantoni’s 53.73 was enough to earn fourth. Miles Smachlo eclipsed the sub-54.00 mark with a 54.09, beating Tom Shields (54.27) for a top five seed headed into this evening. Nicolas Albiero continued to add onto his already impressive individual schedule, clocking in at 54.34 to beat Zach Harting (54.37).
Event 31 Men 100 LC Meter Butterfly
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World: W 49.82 8/1/2009 Michael Phelps, USA
American: A 49.82 8/1/2009 Michael Phelps, USA
U.S. Open: O 50.22 7/9/2009 Michael Phelps, North Baltimore
Jr World: 50.62 7/29/2017 Kristof Milak, HUN
Pro Swim: P 51.00 2018 Jack Conger
Trial Cut: T 54.19
Name Age Team Seed Prelims FINA
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=== Round 1 ===
1 Luis Martinez 23 Guatemala 51.87 51.64 q897
r:+0.63 24.25 51.64 (27.39)
2 Vini Lanza 22 Indiana S.C. 51.42 53.34 q814
r:+0.68 24.99 53.34 (28.35)
3 Van Mathias 18 Indiana S.C. 52.88 53.68T q799
r:+0.73 25.42 53.68 (28.26)
4 Gabriel Fantoni 20 Indiana S.C. 53.31 53.73 q797
r:+0.63 25.09 53.73 (28.64)
5 Miles Smachlo 21 Univ. Of Michiga 53.08 54.09T q781
r:+0.64 25.65 54.09 (28.44)
6 Tom Shields 27 California Aquat 51.55 54.27 q773
r:+0.75 25.18 54.27 (29.09)
7 Nicolas Albiero 19 Unattached 52.68 54.34 q770
r:+0.64 25.63 54.34 (28.71)
8 Zach Harting 21 Unattached 52.00 54.37 q769
r:+0.64 25.77 54.37 (28.60)
Women’s 200 IM
After a stellar meet already behind her, Madisyn Cox went for more, throwing up a 2:15.44 to take the first seed heading into tonight’s final. Allie Raab will chase her, entering with a 2:16.96 to earn the slight advantage over Brooke Forde (2:17.18). Asia Seidt will most likely be in the mix, as her 2:17.24 earned her fourth over Mackenzie Looze (2:17.28). Makayla Sargent will pose a threat from one of the outer lanes, as she goes into tonight with a 2:17.30. Allie Szekely and Emily Escobedo will round out a tightly packed heat with seed times of 2:17.76 and 2:17.81, respectively.
Event 32 Women 200 LC Meter IM
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World: W 2:06.12 8/3/2015 Katinka Hosszu, HUN
American: A 2:06.15 7/27/2009 Ariana Kukors, USA
U.S. Open: O 2:08.32 7/29/2018 Kathleen Baker, Team Elite-NC
Jr World: 2:09.98 1/29/2017 Rikako Ikee, JPN
Pro Swim: P 2:08.66 2015 Katinka Hosszu
Trial Cut: T 2:17.39
Name Age Team Seed Prelims FINA
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=== Round 1 ===
1 Madisyn Cox 23 Longhorn Aquatic 2:09.69 2:15.44T q807
r:+0.70 28.99 1:03.25 (34.26)
1:42.75 (39.50) 2:15.44 (32.69)
2 Allie Raab 19 Unattached 2:15.25 2:16.96T q780
r:+0.73 29.32 1:05.11 (35.79)
1:45.64 (40.53) 2:16.96 (31.32)
3 Brooke Forde 20 Unattached 2:12.80 2:17.18T q777
r:+0.70 29.67 1:06.01 (36.34)
1:46.26 (40.25) 2:17.18 (30.92)
4 Asia Seidt 21 Kentucky Aquatic 2:12.30 2:17.24T q776
r:+0.73 29.46 1:02.98 (33.52)
1:45.25 (42.27) 2:17.24 (31.99)
5 Mackenzie Looze 19 Indiana S.C. 2:16.05 2:17.28T q775
30.13 1:06.08 (35.95)
1:45.51 (39.43) 2:17.28 (31.77)
6 Makayla Sargent 20 Wolfpack Elite/N 2:15.28 2:17.30T q775
r:+0.55 29.89 1:05.21 (35.32)
1:45.36 (40.15) 2:17.30 (31.94)
7 Allie Szekely 21 Unattached 2:15.46 2:17.76 q767
r:+0.72 29.75 1:05.08 (35.33)
1:45.46 (40.38) 2:17.76 (32.30)
8 Emily Escobedo 23 Condors Swim Clu 2:15.83 2:17.81 q766
r:+0.68 29.73 1:06.39 (36.66)
1:44.42 (38.03) 2:17.81 (33.39)
Men’s 200 IM
This evening will be quite the showdown between four men separated by just four tenths of a second, as Vini Lanza turned in the top time with a 2:04.51, edging out Sam Stewart (2:04.55). Egypt’s Mohamed Samy was dangerously close behind, dropping a 2:04.80 to cinch the third seed over last night’s 400 IM winner, Jay Litherland (2:04.85). Spectators should keep an eye on Will Licon, whose 2:05.55 will be competitive in tonight’s final, while Michael Daly has a chance to climb placements with his 2:06.22 seed. Eric Knowles is sitting at a 2:06.39 going into this evening, while Daniel Sos (2:06.54) looks to make a move from the outer lane.
Event 33 Men 200 LC Meter IM
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World: W 1:54.00 7/28/2011 Ryan Lochte, USA
American: A 1:54.00 7/28/2011 Ryan Lochte, USA
U.S. Open: O 1:54.56 7/10/2009 Ryan Lochte, Daytona Beach
Jr World: 1:57.06 7/27/2017 Qin Haiyang, CHN
Pro Swim: P 1:56.32 2012 Michael Phelps
Trial Cut: T 2:04.09
Name Age Team Seed Prelims FINA
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=== Round 1 ===
1 Vini Lanza 22 Indiana S.C. 1:58.10 2:04.51 q767
r:+0.70 25.78 57.66 (31.88)
1:34.76 (37.10) 2:04.51 (29.75)
2 Sam Stewart 22 Unattached 1:59.45 2:04.55 q766
r:+0.65 26.43 57.42 (30.99)
1:34.21 (36.79) 2:04.55 (30.34)
3 Mohamed Samy 22 Egypt 2:01.05 2:04.80 q762
r:+0.74 26.54 58.59 (32.05)
1:35.75 (37.16) 2:04.80 (29.05)
4 Jay Litherland 23 Dynamo Swim Club 1:58.46 2:04.85 q761
r:+0.69 26.62 57.86 (31.24)
1:34.90 (37.04) 2:04.85 (29.95)
5 Will Licon 24 Longhorn Aquatic 1:58.54 2:05.55 q748
r:+0.69 27.52 1:00.12 (32.60)
1:36.63 (36.51) 2:05.55 (28.92)
6 Michael Daly 19 Unattached 2:06.66 2:06.22 q736
r:+0.78 27.39 58.92 (31.53)
1:36.17 (37.25) 2:06.22 (30.05)
7 Eric Knowles 19 Wolfpack Elite/N 2:06.37 2:06.39 q733
r:+0.70 27.36 1:00.63 (33.27)
1:38.03 (37.40) 2:06.39 (28.36)
8 Daniel Sos 20 Unattached 2:00.92 2:06.54 q731
r:+0.71 26.97 58.59 (31.62)
1:37.03 (38.44) 2:06.54 (29.51)
Women’s 50 Free
Simone Manuel demolished the rest of the field this morning, dropping a 24.53 to take first seed by a wide margin. The only woman under 25.00, Manuel will head into tonight with a 0.74 second advantage over Margo Geer (25.27). Taylor Ruck showcased her versatility with a 25.45 worthy of third seed, tying Anika Apostalon for the top three spot. Ky-lee Perry turned in a 25.62 to earn decent lane placement, beating out Julie Meynen’s 25.62. Mallory Comerford (25.68) will be looking to climb placements, as she sits at seventh going into tonight’s final. Kylee Alons will round out her individual schedule in her last final of the meet, entering with a 25.85.
Event 34 Women 50 LC Meter Freestyle
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World: W 23.67 7/29/2017 Sarah Sjostrom, SWE
American: A 23.97 7/30/2017 Simone Manuel, USA
U.S. Open: O 24.10 7/29/2018 Simone Manuel, Stanford Swimmin
Jr World: 24.33 9/16/2017 Rikako Ikee, JPN
Pro Swim: P 24.17 2016 Sarah Sjostrom
Trial Cut: T 25.99
Name Age Team Seed Prelims FINA
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=== Round 1 ===
1 Simone Manuel 22 Alto Swim Club 23.97 24.53T q898
r:+0.70
2 Margo Geer 27 Mission Viejo Na 24.72 25.27T q821
r:+0.64
3 Taylor Ruck 18 Unattached 24.26 25.45 q804
r:+0.69
3 Anika Apostalon 24 Trojan Swim Club 25.22 25.45 q804
r:+0.62
5 Ky-lee Perry 20 Wolfpack Elite/N 25.19 25.57T q793
r:+0.67
6 Julie Meynen 21 Luxembourg Swim 25.67 25.62 q788
r:+0.63
7 Mallory Comerfo 21 Unattached 24.80 25.68T q783
r:+0.66
8 Kylee Alons 19 Wolfpack Elite/N 26.13 25.85T q767
r:+0.31
Men’s 50 Free
Ali Khalafalla will be the one to beat in tonight’s final, as he surged to a 22.35 finish to post the fastest time of the morning. Jack Franzman (22.56) and Robert Howard (22.59) will work to chase him down, while Blake Pieroni (22.82) will enter as the race’s dark horse. Luiz Martinez will round out an impressive individual schedule, entering the evening final with a 22.83. Nathan Adrian will make a reappearance from one of the far lanes, entering as the sixth seed with a 22.96. Zach Apple will be looking to move up in the rankings, as his 23.07 has him currently seeded seventh, while Gus Borges (23.11) seeks to make a move from the outside.
Event 35 Men 50 LC Meter Freestyle
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World: W 20.91 12/18/2009Cesar Cielo Filho, BRA
American: A 21.15 7/29/2017 Caeleb Dressel, USA
U.S. Open: O 21.14 7/9/2009 Cesar Cielo, Auburn/BRA
Jr World: 21.75 8/25/2017 Michael Andrew, USA
Pro Swim: P 21.56 2015 Nathan Adrian
Trial Cut: T 23.19
Name Age Team Seed Prelims FINA
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=== Round 1 ===
1 Ali Khalafalla 23 Mission Viejo Na 21.97 22.35 q818
r:+0.60
2 Jack Franzman 20 Indiana S.C. 22.88 22.56T q796
r:+0.61
3 Robert Howard 22 Univ Alabama Swi 22.17 22.59T q793
r:+0.65
4 Blake Pieroni 23 Indiana S.C. 22.17 22.82T q769
r:+0.61
5 Luis Martinez 23 Guatemala 22.61 22.83 q768
r:+0.61
6 Nathan Adrian 30 California Aquat 21.83 22.96T q755
r:+0.62
7 Zach Apple 22 Indiana S.C. 22.00 23.07T q744
r:+0.63
8 Gus Borges 19 Univ. Of Michiga 22.73 23.11 q740
r:+0.65
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