Reported by Robert Gibbs.
200 YARD BUTTERFLY – FINALS
NCAA record: 1:37.97 Joseph Schooling (Texas) 3-25-2016American record: 1:38.06, Jack Conger (Texas) 3-25-2016U.S. Open record: 1:37.97 Joseph Schooling (Texas) 3-25-2016- 2016 NCAA Champion: Joseph Schooling (Texas) – 1:37.97
Senior Jack Conger earned his first individual title in the last individual race of his NCAA career, and he did it in record fashion, setting the fourth US Open and American Record of the evening. Conger went out in 21.65, way ahead of record pace, built a body length lead by the 150, and ultimately touched in 1:37.35, over six-tenths faster than the previous US Open Record, set by Conger’s Texas teammate Joseph Schooling at last year’s NCAA.
California swimmer Zheng Quah and Andrew Seliskar ran 2nd and 3rd behind Conger for most of the race. Quah held his place, touching in 1:38.83, which makes him the 3rd-fastest swimmer ever, behind only Conger and Schooling. Georgia junior Gunnar Bentz is known for strong final 50s no matter what the event, stormed home in 25.25, almost a second faster than anyone else in the field, to pick up 3rd in 1:40.07. Teammate Pace Clark touched in 1:40.41, followed by NC State’s Andreas Vazaois in 1:40.80. Seliskar’s faded to 6th, finishing in 1:40.91. Arizona’s Justin Wright took 7th in 1:40.94, while Georgia’s Chase Kalisz was disqualified for a false start.
Good Excuse for taking that L
Regardless if you are Olympic Champion, it seems like poor leadership in a team environment to “not train” for the majority of the season. Find it hard to believe that Reese would make a coaching decision like that. Certainly not something Hansen, Peirsol, or Crocker ever did.
Curious – if he had said “I didn’t train enough and Caeleb’s swim really shook my confidence,” what would be your reaction? Would you knock him for that?
So many mean people.
Before I get crucified for my following statement I will preface that I Iove Schooling, he swam for my kids high school and club team so I have rooting interest. Does anyone else think he isn’t coming back next year? He stated in an earlier interview he took so much time off because he was looking into other opportunities. I wonder how close any of those opportunities are to disqualifying him.
It’s very interesting to see people being so critical on a person with much higher achievements than them.
Man, so much Schooling hate on this website just ’cause he’s a foreigner. Chill up guys, Phelps is and will always be the GOAT even if Joe beat him in Rio.
Coming from someone who has been closely following the guy since way before his Olympic upset, Schooling has always brought his A-game regarding sportsmanship and drive to excel, and excuses or not – I don’t think failing in one event is enough to get all judgemental and cynical on him. He’s 21, he still has a lot to learn – but most great swimmers had to go through learning steps before earning people’s respect. I read stuff on here that makes me wonder if you guys ever swum competitively,… Read more »
Bravo. Silly Atilla.
There had been many Schooling hates before 200 fly, as shown by the votes beneath many comments. That race just gave them an opportunity to express their hates. Americans refuse to admit the fact that they simply cannot process that Phelps was beaten in Rio. Did anyone ever criticize Paltrinieri & Belmonte for their under-performance after Rio? uhhhhh
I haven’t liked schooling since his abysmal reaction to his 100fly at 2016 NCAA…I could understand that reaction if perhaps he had lost or added time but he had literally done the best he could do setting a us open and ncaa record in the process.
At least he didn’t say his tummy was upset.