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2024 Olympic Previews: Caeleb Dressel and the 49-Hopefuls in the Men’s 100 Butterfly
BY THE NUMBERS — MEN’S 100 BUTTERFLY In 2009, Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic blew the minds of the global swimming community when they broke the 50-second barrier, posting times of 49.82 and 49.95, respectively, at the 2009 World Championships in Rome. …