2013 World Championships Trials as reported by swimswam:
Missy Franklin won the women’s 100 freestyle out of lane two posting a new meet record time of 53.43, which breaks the previous mark of 53.58 set by Amanda Weir in 2006. Her time is also the second fastest in the world this year with only Cate Campbell having swum faster having recorded a time of 52.83.
Natalie Coughlin took control of the first 50 turning in a time of 25.70 followed closely by Megan Romano who turned in a time of 25.78. Franklin had an incredible last 50 meters overtaking half of the field with a split of 27.35, finishing four tenths of a second ahead of Shannon Vreeland who finished second in a time of 53.83.
Video edited by Coleman Hodges.
She has a much better chance to shine in this race in Barcelona than in London. The schedule is good. Not to win because Cate Campbell looks unbeatable but for a medal. The women’s 100 free final is on day 6 and will be the first race of the evening session. In London she had the 200 back semi-finals around 40 minutes before the 100 free final. In Barcelona the 200 back semi-finals are after the 100 free final. It’s cool for Missy.
Missy isn’t a full time 100 free specialist and she swims 53.43, not fully tapered. She’s a beast!
+ always enjoying herself and happy for others’s results too …Incredible personality !