WINDSOR, December 11 (ANA) – South Africa’s world-class Chad le Clos bagged another gold on day 5 of the 2016 FINA Short Course World Championships (25m) in Windsor on Saturday.
In the Men’s 50 butterfly final, Le Clos of South Africa flew away from the competition, posting the only sub-22 second swim of the night. Le Clos flirted with his own championship record of 21.95, stopping the clock at a 21.98 to add a second gold to his collection.
The USA’s Tom Shields finished second overall with a time of 22.40, while Australia’s David Morgan grabbed the bronze with a time of 22.47.
This was the third world title for Le Clos here in Windsor, after his wins in the 100m fly and 200m fly; the South African star was also a silver medallist in the 200m free.
Anchored by a fast (20.46) Vladimir Morozov, the team of Russia got the first title of the evening, touching for gold (1:31.52) in the men’s 4x50m medley relay.
Already the best of the heats, the European quartet was faster than USA, silver medallist in 1:31.97.
The bronze went to Belarus in 1:32.49. This outcome is significantly different than the 2014 scenario, when this event was first contested at the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m): in Doha (QAT), the quartet of Brazil (did not take part in Windsor) got the gold, followed by France (ninth of the heats here in Canada) and by USA.
Another easy win for Katinka Hosszu (HUN), this time in the women’s 200m IM, where the Magyar swam almost alone for the gold in 2:02.90. The Hungarian great is the WR holder in this event, thanks to her victory in Doha 2014, in a time of 2:01.86. It was the sixth gold medal for Hosszu here in Windsor and once more an additional proof of her incredible versatility.
The minor medals went to the two US representatives in the decisive race, Ella Eastin (silver in 2:05.02) and Madisyn Cox (bronze in 2:05.93). – African News Agency (ANA)
