(Video Interview) Adrian Happy With 50 Free Win

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Nathan Adrian qualified for his second individual event for Rio by winning the men’s 50 free, stopping the clock in 21.51. His time was .01 faster than runner-up Anthony Ervin.

Adrian’s time ranks him third in the world this year. This will be his third Olympic Games.

He talked to the media after his race about being able to see Ervin and the importance of winning medals at international competitions.

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S4P

7 years ago

We need a 200 M (4×50 M) freestyle and medley relay in the Olympics. So fast… so fun… and they’re both straight out sprints. What better way to market the sport than with those TEAM events? In this case can you imagine seeing Adrian/Ervin/Jones/Dressel with alternates Schneider/Chadwick going for Gold? We might have been able to see Coughlin stay in for certain despite an off meet… For this former swimmer the 50s remain the most exciting event… I’m sure I can’t be alone…

Todd Wilson

7 years ago

I agree 100%. I was just saying the same thing. I also think they should have 50’s in every stroke as induvidual events.