Mitch Larkin Touches Out Andrei Shabasov, Defends 100 Back World Title

Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Russia’s Andrei Shabasov led for most of the second 50 and even led by an arm’s length with five meters to go. But Australia’s Mitch Larkin stormed home and timed his finish perfectly, touching the wall four one-hundredths in front.

Larkin touched in 49.65, while Shabasov came in just behind in 49.69. China’s Xu Jiayu took the bronze in 50.02.

Japan’s Junya Koga, swimming out in lane eight, was out first at the 50 but faded to fourth, finishing in 50.21. Just behind was Poland’s Radoslaw Kawecki in 50.22 and the USA’s Jacob Pebley in 50.24.

Romania’s Robert Glinta (50.52) and Russia’s Grigory Tarasevich (50.95) rounded out the field.

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