30.9 C
Bangkok
Friday, May 17, 2024

Dressel eyes 100m freestyle gold as Olympic golf tees off

US swimming star Caeleb Dressel

TOKYO: US swim star Caeleb Dressel seeks a second gold medal at the Tokyo Games on Thursday in his pursuit of Olympic greatness while the absence of Simone Biles will be keenly felt in the women’s all-around gymnastics.

Newly crowned British Open winner Collin Morikawa and Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama tee off in a golf competition packing star power despite high-profile coronavirus pull-outs.

And Novak Djokovic will be aiming for a place in the semi-finals of the men’s singles as he faces home hope Kei Nishikori at Ariake Tennis Park.

Dressel spearheaded the USA to the 4x100m relay title, but reigning champion Kyle Chalmers stands in his way in the 100m freestyle in the Olympic battle of the pool between Australia and the Americans.

The 24-year-old US star is…

Read more…

Latest Articles