Dressel crowned sprint king as Chinese women smash world record

USA's Caeleb Dressel celebrates winning Olympic gold in the 100m freestyle

USA's Caeleb Dressel celebrates winning Olympic gold in the 100m freestyle

US superstar Caeleb Dressel flew faster than Kyle Chalmers to add the Olympic 100m freestyle crown to his two world titles Thursday, as China's women sparked a huge upset with a new world record to win the 4x200m relay.

It was his second gold of the Games after spearheading the US to the 4x100m relay title, but his first-ever individual Olympic crown.

Originally published as Dressel crowned sprint king as Chinese women smash world record