Produced by Coleman Hodges.
Reported by Braden Keith.
Fighting a field primarily of internationals, California Aquatics’ Nathan Adrian was able to hold on for an American victory in the men’s 100 free in 48.85.
Adrian, the defending Olympic gold medalist in the event, took charge of the race off of his start, and held on as the field pushed him hard coming back toward the finish.
Italy’s Marco Orsi took 2nd 49.06, followed by Brazilian Joao de Lucca (49.21), Italian Luca Dotto (49.31), and Brazilian Marcelo Chierghini (49.32). The next-best American was Josh Schneider, who placed 6th in 49.81.
Tom Shields won the B-Final in 49.88 ahead of Michael Phelps who took 4th place in that heat in 49.96 (12th place overall).
Well done Nathan ! hopefully , he can dip under the 48.50 In Mesa and under 48 this summer . Usa 400 free relay needs a strong /fast Nathan to anchor in Kazan .
You probably meant Santa Clara instead of Mesa.
exactly ! for that , one idiot down voted me .