Caeleb Dressel wins men's 100m freestyle at U.S. Nationals
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Caeleb Dressel secured victory in the men's 100m freestyle with a time of 47.70 seconds at the U.S. Nationals in Irvine, California, on July 28, 2026. This performance marks his fastest swim since the 2024 Olympic Trials. Four competitors finished under 48 seconds, including Brooks Curry and Patrick Sammon, who placed second and third, respectively. Anna Moesch also made headlines by breaking her own American Record in the women's 100m freestyle with a time of 51.88 seconds. The second day of competition features finals in multiple events, continuing the action at the Toyota National Championships.
- •Dressel's 47.70 is his fastest since 2024 Olympic Trials
- •Brooks Curry finished second with a time of 47.81
- •Anna Moesch set a new American Record in women's 100m freestyle
- •U.S. Nationals continue with finals scheduled for July 29
- •Four swimmers broke 48 seconds in the men's final
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Caeleb Dressel takes 100m freestyle national title for first big win since 2024 Olympic Trials
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Caeleb Dressel surges to a 100m free win at US nationals in his fastest time since 2024
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Caeleb Dressel wins 100m freestyle at U.S. Nationals, swims two fastest times since 2024
"Former Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel won the 100-meter freestyle at the USA Swimming National Championships on Tuesday night in his fastest time since the 2024 Olympic trials. The nine-time Olympic gold medalist clocked 47.70 seconds on opening night of the five-day meet in Irvine, California. It was Dressel's first win in the event at nationals since 2022 and his first individual win at a big meet since the 50 free at the 2024 Olympic trials.
"Caeleb Dressel finishes third in 100m freestyle at U.S. Nationals, swims fastest time since 2024
"Caeleb Dressel won the U.S. title in the 100m freestyle for the first time since 2022.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 12:05 PMCaeleb Dressel takes 100m freestyle national title for first big win since 2024 Olympic Trials
Caeleb Dressel won the U.S. title in the 100m freestyle for the first time since 2022.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 4:00 AMCaeleb Dressel surges to a 100m free win at US nationals in his fastest time since 2024
Former Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel won the 100-meter freestyle at the USA Swimming National Championships on Tuesday night in his fastest time since the 2024 Olympic trials. The nine-time Olympic gold medalist clocked 47.70 seconds on opening night of the five-day meet in Irvine, California. It was Dressel's first win in the event at nationals since 2022 and his first individual win at a big meet since the 50 free at the 2024 Olympic trials.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 2:12 AMCaeleb Dressel wins 100m freestyle at U.S. Nationals, swims two fastest times since 2024
Caeleb Dressel finishes third in 100m freestyle at U.S. Nationals, swims fastest time since 2024
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