Nathan Adrian wins 50 freestyle at US nationals to complete sprint sweep

Adrian wins 50 free at US nationals

IRVINE, Calif. — Nathan Adrian has won the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. national championships with the second-fastest time in the world this year.

Adrian touched in 48.41 seconds Friday night against a strong field of fellow Olympians. He completed a sweep of the sprints, having won the 50 free a night earlier.

Ryan Lochte took second in 48.83.

Jason Lezak, swimming in front of his hometown fans at age 34, tied with Garrett Weber-Gale for third in 48.96.

Olympian Cullen Jones failed to make the championship final, but he won the consolation race in 49.51.