GWANGJU (SOUTH KOREA): Caeleb Dressel and Regan Smith, both from United States have set a new world records in the semifinals of 18th FINA World Championships here on Friday.
Dressel completed his 100 m butterfly in 49.50 seconds while Smith completed her race in two minutes and 3.35 seconds — both setting the fastest world record.
Dressel, who won seven titles in Budapest two years ago, touched home first for Saturday’s final.
He was followed by Andrei Minakov of Russia in 50.94 seconds and Kristof Milak of Hungary in 50.95. China’s Li Zhuhao finished 13th in 52.00, failing to make it to the final. (AGENCIES)
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