Relative to 100 free, CD has a distinct edge over his competitors, esp. 100 fly in which he could most probably defend his title in Paris, as might not be the case to 50 free.
@@factcheck5017 He had to. Depending on his comparative edges in 3 events: 100 free, 50 free, 100 fly, he’s supposed to be 120%, 100%, 100% (in the same order) tapering, apparently. Even so, don’t think he’ll outswim Proud/McEnvoy in 50 free.