Gus Saldo on Going PB After 500 Free Swim-Off: “That was the first 500 of the day in my head”

  7 Coleman Hodges | February 20th, 2025

2025 ACC Championships

18 Feb 2025 – 22 Feb 2025

2025 ACC SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

In prelims of the men’s 500 free at the ACC Championships, Louisville’s Gustavo Saldo and Virginia’s Dillon Wright tied for 24th (4:20.80), warranting a swim-off. In the swim-off, the two swimmers swam identical times again, both touching in 4:21.63.

After the nodd was given for Saldo to swim in the C-Final, he was able to swim with no pressure at night, resulting in a lifetime best of 4:16.94, placing him 20th overall.

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Pau Hana
2 months ago

I was hoping they would both have a 3rd swim – either in an extra lane, if available, or in a special heat where they could have a 3rd swim for 24th.

Swammer
2 months ago

Such a really amazing attitude to have. Love the energy.

96Swim
2 months ago

How did they decide who got the C final swim after the swim off?

This Guy
Reply to  Coleman Hodges
2 months ago

“Hey do you really want to swim this yet again?”

“Eh, I could take it or leave it at this point”

“All yours!”

DerbyContender
Reply to  This Guy
2 months ago

“Second place prize: 1500y at race pace. First prize: 2000y at race pace.”