MILAN, Oct 14, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – American Caeleb Dressel starred on his
International Swimming League debut in Naples on Sunday but his Cali Condors
team still trailed European Energy Standard after two rounds.
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Dressel, who missed the first meet in
Indianapolis this month, was named the Most Valuable Player of the ISL event
in southern Italy, earning the $5,000 bonus cheque after dominating his
rivals.
The 23-year-old won the 100 metres freestyle, the 50 metres butterfly and
the coveted 50 metres “Skins race” on Sunday.
Chad le Clos pipped him by .01 seconds in the 200 metres butterfly on
Saturday, but the Condors captain was most impressive in that meet-closing
“Skins” event, an exciting knockout series.
France’s Florent Manaudou’s second spot however behind Dressel in the
“Skins” helped ensure his Energy Standard team finished 2.5 points ahead of
the Cali Condors.
Energy Standard finished on 493 points after two rounds with Cali Condors
on 490.5, followed by DC Trident on 322 and Acqua Centurions on 321.5. Swede
Sarah Sjostrom — the MVP in Indianapolis — continued her fine form for
Energy Standard with wins in the women’s 100m freestyle, the 50 metre
butterfly, and the “Skins race”.
The next meet will be in Lewisville, Texas on October 19-20, before
returning to Europe in Budapest, followed by Maryland and London, with the
final in Las Vegas on December 20-21.