Ilya Kharun wins 100m butterfly at national championships

Ilya Kharun earned his second national title of the week in the men's 100m butterfly, clocking a winning time of 50.05 seconds in Indianapolis on June 20, 2026. His victory was marked by a strong finish that allowed him to overtake Caleb Dressel, who finished second in 50.45 seconds. This win came a day after Kharun set a U.S. Open record in the 50m butterfly. Rowman Cox secured third place, finishing at 50.54 seconds and breaking a National Age Group record for 17-18-year-olds. Other notable performances included Katie Grimes winning the women's 400 IM and Ryan Erisman taking the men's 400 IM title.

• 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Ilya Kharun defeats Caleb Dressel in 100m butterfly for second national title of the week