KAZAN, Russia (AP) — Florent Manaudou won the 50-meter freestyle at the world swimming championships to go with his Olympic title.
The Frenchman claimed swimming’s glamour event in 21.19 seconds Saturday night, the fastest time in the world this year.
Nathan Adrian of the United States finished second in 21.52. Bruno Fratus of Brazil took third in 21.55.
Three-time defending champion Cesar Cielo of Brazil left Kazan earlier in the week because of a nagging shoulder injury
Manaudou sat on the lane line and raised his arms in triumph.
