Nathan Adrian is back! (Video Interview)

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).

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ERVINFORTHEWIN
9 years ago

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 .

bobo gigi
Reply to  ERVINFORTHEWIN
9 years ago

You probably meant Santa Clara instead of Mesa.

ERVINFORTHEWIN
Reply to  bobo gigi
9 years ago

exactly ! for that , one idiot down voted me .

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Coleman Hodges

Coleman started his journey in the water at age 1, and although he actually has no memory of that, something must have stuck. A Missouri native, he joined the Columbia Swim Club at age 9, where he is still remembered for his stylish dragon swim trunks. After giving up on …

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