Jordan Crooks Breaks NCAA 100 Free Record at Championships

Jordan Crooks made history at the NCAA Championships by swimming a stunning 39.83 in the 100 freestyle prelims, breaking Caeleb Dressel's 2018 record of 39.90. This remarkable achievement marks Crooks as the second person to swim under 40 seconds in this event. Earlier in the week, he also claimed the national title in the 50 freestyle with a time of 17.91, becoming one of only two swimmers to break the 18-second barrier in NCAA history. Crooks' performance is particularly impressive as he had struggled to match his conference times at the NCAA level previously. His recent success includes leading Tennessee to its first men's relay title since 1996, contributing to a significant comeback in his final college season. As Crooks prepares for the finals, he aims to further lower his already-record-setting time in the 100 freestyle.