Cesar Cielo: I’m in a good place going into Worlds (Video Interview)

Produced by Coleman Hodges.

Reported by Tony Carroll. 

Cesar Cielo popped a quick 50 butterfly to win the event, posting the third fastest time in the world this year. He reached in for the wall at 23.26, dropping almost a half second from his prelim swim.

Tim Phillips had a fast 50 fly as well, finishing second with his time of 23.71. Sean Fletcher was the only other swimmer under 24 seconds for third with his time of 23.97.

Arthur Mendes picked up fourth place with a 24.10, and he was followed by Eugene Godsoe with his time of 24.17. Santo Condorelli got his hand in there for sixth, dropping slightly from his morning swim to post a 24.18.

Matthew Josa and Cullen Jones finished seventh and eighth at 24.25 and 24.35, respectively.

Marco Belotti won the B final with his time of 24.13.

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sven
9 years ago

nothing on the suit rip? Come on! I’m sure Cesar had some good commentary on that!

9 years ago

Judging by his 23.26 untapered, i feel safe to say his textile best(22.76) will be toast at Worlds.

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