2018 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Wednesday, July 25 – Sunday, July 29, 2018
- William Woollett Aquatics Center, Irvine, CA
- Prelims 9 AM / Finals 6 PM (U.S. Pacific Time)
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Reported by Lauren Neidigh.
MEN’S 50 FLY:
- World Record: Andrii Govorov, 22.27, 2018
- American Record: Caeleb Dressel, 22.76, 2017
- Championship Record: Caeleb Dressel, 23.05, 2017
- U.S. Open Record: Bryan Lundquist, 22.91, 2009
- GOLD: Michael Andrew– 22.93
- SILVER: Caeleb Dressel– 22.97
- BRONZE: Chatham Dobbs– 23.38
- FOURTH: Giles Smith– 23.64
The prelims tie set up a great race between Michael Andrew and Caeleb Dressel tonight. it was a close on into the finish, but Andrew earned a spot on the 2019 Worlds team as he out-touched American Record holder Dressel by 4 hundredths for the win, 22.93 to 22.97. That’s a new Championship Record for Andrew and makes him the 3rd fastest American in history.
Dressel has yet to qualify for Pan Pacs or Worlds yet after finishing 6th in the 100 free yesterday and 2nd in this race. It’s safe to say he isn’t rested too much, but he showed enough speed tonight to think he’ll safely qualify in the 50 free.
Arizona’s Chatham Dobbs continued his impressive showing at this meet, knocking almost 4 tenths off his best for bronze in 23.38. Former Arizona All-American Giles Smith was 4th in 23.64, out-touching Texas’ John Shebat in 23.69.
The first race i’ve cried at afterwords was the 50 backstroke when I got disqualified.
Meanwhile…. races cry after Dean Farris.
I remember when people doubted him with his whole usrpt system. Where are you now doubters??
Who would win in a fight? Michael Andrew or Dean Farris?
Dean doesn’t waste his time with fights. Too old school.
I am so happy for him. This is awesome.
This summer he has had a great 100 fly and 100 breast. He is going to win the 100 fly, 100 breast and 50 free.
He’s got a good shot in the 50. The others seem like longshots – better chance in fly than breast, IMO.
I think Caeleb can still get him in the 100 fly and 50 free, although the latter is a bit less certain IMO. The 100 breast, he’s got a very solid shot at winning or at least taking second, judging by Cordes’ 200. Wilson’s 200 was great, though, and he’s always been more of a sprinter, so I could just as easily see him taking the 100 over MA.
Either way, between a best time in the 100 free (which still isn’t where it should be, but that’s okay) and this 50 fly, MA is set up for a very strong meet these next few days. I would be surprised if he doesn’t make Pan Pacs in one of his… Read more »
Wilson has to be the favorite after last night. Miller had a pretty good 200, too (for him). I just think it will take a 58 to win and MA is a ways off. More likely that 51.2 or 51.3 could win the fly, (although I suspect Dressel will break 51).
Michael the Lionhearted, Giant Slayer
Last words of the interview are the announcer saying…
Dean Farris