Andrew Wilson of Emory University was the lone swimmer to break the one-minute barrier in prelims of the men’s 100-meter breast at USA Nationals. After taking out the race in a swift 27.99, Wilson came home in a 31.69 to finish in 59.68. Craig Benson followed Wilson with a 1:00.28. With a faster first 50 split, Benson could nab the top spot from Wilson at finals. Benson swam a 28.74 and 31.54 this morning. Cal’s Chuck Katis wound up third in 1:00.79.
Nicholas Schaffer clocked a 1:00.84 to place fourth in the race, despite taking the race out faster than Benson (28.51). Marcus Titus (1:01.02) edged Michael Jamieson (1:01.05) for fifth place. Brad Craig (1:01.09) and Samuel Tierney (1:01.23) managed to place in the top eight as well.
Will Licon is on the outside looking in as he placed ninth with a 1:01.24. His second 50 split, a 32.36, allowed Tierney to pull ahead and take the final spot in the top heat. Michael Duderstadt (1:01.26) and Michael Andrew (1:01.26) finished after Licon to take 10th and 11th, respectively.
Reece Whitley (1:01.34), Gage Crosby (1:01.40), Peter Krobb (1:01.44), Connor Hoppe (1:01.67), and Josh Prenot (1:01.68) rounded out the consolation final heat.
Yes. Amazing.
George Villarreal- seen this yet?