Swimming: Joseph Schooling fails to qualify for 100m freestyle semi-finals at Olympics
Swimmer Joseph Schooling clocked a time of 49.84 and finished sixth in his heat. His time placed him 39th overall out of 70.
TOKYO — Swimmer Joseph Schooling failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the 100m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday (July 27).
He clocked a time of 49.84 and finished sixth in his heat. His time placed him 39th overall out of 70.
Schooling’s national record stands at 48.27s, which he achieved in the 2016 Rio Olympics. His recording-breaking swim five years ago sent him to the semi-finals that year. He eventually finished 16th.
At the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines, Schooling timed 49.64s, finishing behind compatriot Darren Chua (49.59).
Schooling will next compete in the 100m butterfly heats on Thursday.
He is the defending Olympic champion in the event and holds the Games record. CNA
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