Olympic champion Simone Manuel fails to make 100m freestyle final at US trials
by Guardian sport and agencies from on (#5K7AV)
- Manuel fails to make the final in 100 free in major surprise
- Texas native dominated at distance at Olympics and worlds
In the biggest surprise yet at the US swimming trials, reigning Olympic champion and two-time defending world champion Simone Manuel failed to advance from the semi-finals in the 100m freestyle Thursday night.
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