After clinching victory in the 100m butterfly on day 3 of the TYR Pro Swim Series 2024, Shaine Casas concluded the event by clinching another gold at Knoxville. The 24-year-old American prodigy subjugated in the 100m backstroke with his exceptional skills. He cruised to the finish line with an absolute finesse, leaving his counterparts in his wake.
He stood atop the podium after powering to triumph by clocking a time of 53.54. Trounced by Casas in the second position was Hunter Armstrong and Jonny Marshall finished third.
Shaine Casas’ dominance on the final day of the TYR Pro Swim Series
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Shaine Casas did not fail in showcasing his dominance at the TYR Pro Swim Series 2024. He made sure to execute an incredible spree in the Tennessee waters and ended up clinching two golds in the 2024 TYR series. With this he overpowered his counterparts in the 100m backstroke bracket.
The SwimSwam Live took to their X account and shared the stats of this race succinctly showcasing Casas’ excellence. Casas made haven in the hearts of all the spectators by seizing the win in a timeframe of 53.54. Grabbing silver in the event was the New York Athletic Club Swim team’s Hunter Armstrong with a time of 53.97. In the third position stood Great Britain’s Jonny Marshall after clocking a time of 54.36.
Knoxville Men's 100 Backstroke Podium:
🥇Shaine Casas (TXLA) — 53.54
🥈Hunter Armstrong (NYAC) — 53.97
🥉Jonny Marshall (UN) — 54.36#TYRProSeries— SwimSwam Live (@SwimSwamLive) January 13, 2024
All the participants were equally engrossed in the race but even before anyone could apprehend anything, Casas cruised to victory. Along similar lines, he gave a terrific performance in the 100m butterfly event on day 3 of the TYR Pro Swim Series by getting the better of some of the ideal swimming prodigies.
Shaine Casas took the reins in the 100m butterfly
The American swimming prodigy Shaine Casas took the responsibility of making his team the Longhorn Aquatics beam with pride. He fulfilled it by clinching fold on day 3 of the TYR Pro Swim Series 2024 in the 100m butterfly bracket. He clocked a time of 51.40 seconds, trouncing Dare Rose who clinched silver with a time frame of 51.72. In the third position was Santo Condorelli with a score of 51.79.
Shaine Casas was FLYING.
His 51.40 is good for the #TYRProSeries 100 fly title. pic.twitter.com/Gwt3G04hjZ
— USA Swimming (@USASwimming) January 13, 2024
Condorelli and Rose tried their best to give a tight competition to Casas, but he couldn’t be caught. Apart from this, Casas is an American record holder in the short course 4×50 meter medley relay in which he swam the butterfly leg of the relay.
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He also gave an exceptional performance at the 2021 World Short Course Championships. Here, Casas clinched gold in the 100m backstroke and a silver medal in the 200m backstroke. Now, he has started the Olympic year with a commendable performances at the TYR Pro Swim Series 2024 which gives a lot of things to look forward to for the rest of the season.
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