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12:35 p.m.

Caeleb Dressel topped the 50-meter freestyle qualifying at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

The 19-year-old sprinter swam in 21.76 seconds. He already made the team by finishing second in the 100 free on Thursday.

Anthony Ervin, the 2000 Olympic champion, was second fastest in 21.80. He qualified to swim a relay at the Rio Games at age 35 by finishing fourth in the 100 free and is seeking to compete in an individual event.

Cullen Jones, silver medalist four years ago in London, was third quickest in 21.