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Joseph Schooling led the 100 fly through every round at the Olympics in Rio last summer, finishing with his first Olympic gold medal, and it would be a surprise if he does not add another gold in the event at the FINA World Championships.
Schooling finished in 50.39, making him the fastest performer ever in a textile suit and third-fastest in history. After taking down Michael Phelps to win Olympic gold, he has made no secret of the fact that he is gunning for Phelps’ world record of 49.82.
Chad Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh finished 1-2 in the event at the last World Championships, and those two, along with Phelps, shared Olympic silver last summer. Surely, both will be in the mix here.
As for Caeleb Dressel, who enters the meet with the No. 1 time in the world, he will to deal with a double on day seven, with the 100 fly final coming shortly after his 50 free final. He took down Schooling to win the NCAA title in the 100-yard fly in March, but a repeat upset in Budapest would surely be shocking.
Read below to see what Swimming World’s trio of experts think will happen in Budapest. David Rieder, John Lohn and Andy Ross will each offer their predictions for who will finish on the podium.
Men’s 100 Fly
Current Records:
World Record: Michael Phelps, USA (2009) — 49.82
Championship Record: Michael Phelps, USA (2009) — 49.82
American Record: Michael Phelps (2009) — 49.82
2015 World Champion: Chad Le Clos, RSA — 50.56
2016 Olympic Gold Medalist: Joseph Schooling, SIN — 50.39
2017 World No. 1: Caeleb Dressel, USA — 50.87
Swimming World Predictions
David Rieder’s Picks:
Gold: Joseph Schooling, SIN
Silver: Chad Le Clos, RSA
Bronze: Caeleb Dressel, USA
John Lohn’s Picks:
Gold: Joseph Schooling, SIN
Silver: Caeleb Dressel, USA
Bronze: Chad Le Clos, RSA
Andy Ross’ Picks:
Gold: Joseph Schooling, SIN
Silver: Chad Le Clos, RSA
Bronze: Li Zhuhao, CHN
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- FINA CHAMPIONSHIP PAGE
- ULTIMATE SCHEDULE GUIDE
- QUALIFIED HIGH DIVERS
- MEDAL TABLE
- 2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
- LIVE RESULTS
- OPEN WATER LIVE RESULTS
- PSYCH SHEET
- DAY EIGHT FINALS HEAT SHEETS
- DAY ONE PRELIMS RESULTS
- DAY ONE FINALS RESULTS
- DAY TWO PRELIMS RESULTS
- DAY TWO FINALS RESULTS
- DAY THREE PRELIMS RESULTS
- DAY THREE FINALS RESULTS
- DAY FOUR PRELIMS RESULTS
- DAY FOUR FINALS RESULTS
- DAY FIVE PRELIMS RESULTS
- DAY FIVE FINALS RESULTS
- DAY SIX PRELIMS RESULTS
- DAY SIX FINALS RESULTS
- DAY SEVEN PRELIMS RESULTS
- DAY SEVEN FINALS RESULTS
- DAY EIGHT PRELIMS RESULTS
- DAY EIGHT FINALS RESULTS
Don’t be naive. Just one good performance does not mean Dressel will get Gold. He has no track records in major meets so choosing Schooling is more realistic.
” no track records in major meets”??? I guess the Rio Olympics is the same as a community pool meet ha ? He delivered huge in Rio in the 4×100 free relay ( why do you think they had him as first leg if not for his explosiveness and collegiate experience?) and he also did well in the 100 free finals. He is cool and calm when you see him at the meets and he will win the 100 fly as well as the 50 free ( imho)
Not being Naive. The drive Dressel has far exceeds that of many of his competitors. He swims with heart……..You just have to know him to completely understand.
Yes, Dressel swam well in Rio Olympics relay but relay gold is definitely not as prestigious as individual gold. He has not swum the 100 fly in world stage so there are uncertainties.
Jennifer Jensen Treat and the rest swim with …?
There is just a difference between him and the others….. like I said you just have to know him, how he trains, how he processes the bad moments, what his beliefs are…. just different. Just my opinion.
There’s just no other person on the planet that moves in the water as quickly as he does at this point.
Well I guess Ng was wrong. But Im glad she was.
Wow…. no one got Caeleb at the top?! Fastest this year, and always delivers at big events?! I’ll bet he’ll win the 100fly!!
and always delivers at big events?…………since when less than 10 months ago……and ALWAYS means EVERYTIME……like KL in indv international races since 2012….ALWAYS wins…just saying….this guy is how old…and your making him out to be superman…..let him WIN a few 1st just saying
Wtf I say dressel le clos and schooling 3rd Betsy Perry Joe Stott
Reverse order
Ok ok
Schooling dressel chad
Chad and I are on first name basis
Ahhaha close friends like me and Ryan. Ryan lochte to u
If Caeleb wants it he will get it!!!!
Schooling as he seems to be able to rise to the occasion when it matters
Ryan lochte to fake another robbery anyone ?
Dressel
The hundred fly is an odd bird. Not quite a sprint but not a 2OO by any means, either. All in pacing in letting go. You choose. May the best man win!
Nice kid, but i DO like surprises…:)
Baby face?????
Schooling has been beating dressel a major majority of the time in yards fly since high school, and dressel has put up one good meters time and it was this season. Joe has the fastest or a tick off the best textile time ever, and has yet to have any real reason to be fully rested or shaved before worlds. As much as I don’t want to say it, Joe is taking this.