Ervin Happy with 100 Free Speed, Should Translate for 50, Video Interview

Men’s 100 freestyle at the 2013 World Championship Trials as reported by swimswam:

An exciting 100 freestyle final was won by Olympic champion Nathan Adrian in a time of 48.10, a season’s best time by seven one-hundredths of a second. The time ranks third in the world behind James Magnussen (47.53) and Vlad Morozov (47.93).

Nathan Adrian 100 freestyle champion 2013 World Championship Trials.

It was no surprise that Anthony Ervin led the way in the first 50 turning in a time of 22.38, he was followed by Adrian who split a 22.73.

Jimmy Feigen had the fastest final 50 in the field, splitting a 25.12 which propelled him to a second place finish out of lane two, posting a time of 48.24. Ervin fell back to third finishing in a time of 48.49 followed by Ryan Lochte who finished fourth in a time of 48.58.

 

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tenrapid
11 years ago

Ervin was 22.6 in Fukuoka. This is the fastest first 50 in textile ever. Look it up.

CB
11 years ago

Yes Ervin! Love it that this guy is still making it happen in his thirties and such a great ambassador for the sport. Want to see him take the win in the 50.

niemannator
11 years ago

Actually, Ervin was 22.60 at the feet at 2001 Worlds… It may have been a different meet, but I think the 22.38 is the fastest he’s been on the feet.

jean Michel
11 years ago

Finis are not the only guys to beleive in you Anthony …LOL

Steve Nolan
11 years ago

Thought he looked stuck on the laneline! Couldn’t tell if it was on purpose or not though, apparently not.

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