SHANGHAI (AP) — William Meynard of France was the fastest qualifier in the 100-meter freestyle preliminaries at the world championships.
Meynard touched in 48.14 seconds Wednesday. James Magnussen, who led off Australia’s victorious 400 freestyle relay four days ago, was second at 48.21. Two-time former world champion Filippo Magnini of Italy was third-quickest at 48.36.
Defending champion Cesar Cielo advanced to the semifinals in fourth at 48.41. The Brazilian won the 50 butterfly on Monday, days after being cleared of doping by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
