Jack Alexy sets American record in 100-meter freestyle at World Aquatics Championships

American Jack Alexy made waves in the pool at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Wednesday.

Alexy blew past Caeleb Dressel’s national record in the 100-yard freestyle in the second semifinal heat. 

He tapped the wall with a time of 46.81, earning him the top spot in the final. Dressel finished in 46.96 at the 2019 World Championships to set the record previously.

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The mark was 0.18 seconds better than the U.S. Open record he set in June and is third all time, according to Swim Swam.

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