American Michael Andrew was fourth in 21.60.ĭressel’s margin of victory of. Manaudou was timed in 21.55, just ahead of the 21.57 of Brazil’s Bruno Fratus. Dressel touched in an Olympic-record time of 21.07, with 2012 Olympic champion Florent Manaudou of France taking the silver medal for the second consecutive Games. On a stage where a single mistake can be damning, and where he was the hunted, near-perfection was required.Ĭontesting his last individual event of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the 24-year-old American destroyed the opposition in the 50-meter freestyle, bolting to the front of the field and leading the pack into the wall. In a way, he was set up for failure more than he was for success. The comparisons to a certain 28-time Olympic medalist were endless – and unfair. ![]() Olympics: Caeleb Dressel Destroys Field For 50 Freestyle Gold Behind Olympic-Record 21.07
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