Beijing Olympic Games

Weber-Gale edges Lezak in 100 freestyle finals

OMAHA, Neb. (AP)—Garrett Weber-Gale is heading to his first Olympics, winning the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

Weber-Gale overtook two-time Olympian Jason Lezak on Thursday night, winning with a time of 47.92 seconds—nearly a half-second off the world record held by France’s Alain Bernard.

Lezak led at the turn but touched second in 48.05. Cullen Jones was third (48.35) and Nathan Adrian fourth (48.46)—both earning their first Olympic berths as relay swimmers.