Race Video: Men’s 100 Fly Final at LA Invite: Giles Smith Wins with 52.79

All-American Giles Smith of Phoenix dominated the men’s 100 fly final at Los Angeles Invitational. See the video here.

(Lane 1 is at the top of the screen)

Lane 1 Kurt Herzog, AUS  54.29
Lane 2 Maclin Davis, UN/TROJAN  54.09
Lane 3 Nathaniel Romeo, AUS  53.57
Lane 4 Giles Smith, PSC  52.79
Lane 5 Alex Valente, BUEN  54.09
Lane 6 Alexander Graham, AUS  54.53
Lane 7 Brian Stevens, FORD  54.14
Lane 8 Alex Fernandes, UTES  55.29

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Ryan
9 years ago

Another world class swimmer with a grand future ahead

ERVINFORTHEWIN
9 years ago

He is on the way for an incredible Nationals . I wish him all the best ….

FREEBEE
9 years ago

Giles will be top five at nationals–he’s got something to prove (in a good way);he’ll go around 51.7

rjcid
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9 years ago

i agree – lots of heart – constantly getting 2nd or 3rd. I think he has lots of power, but doesnt have a really relaxed/smooth stroke IMO. his hands land a bit too close, giving a windmill like rotation on both arms, which may or may not be good for a sprint flyer.

51.7 is good, im hoping hes below 51.5 – Id like him to chase that 2nd fly spot in 16 – he’s got the power, can he develop more tho? we’ll see!

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