From the left, Ailment Kolesnikov of Rassia, silver, Shaine Casa of the United States, gold, and Robert Glinta of Romania stand at the podium after 100 meters backstroke during World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Former McAllen High and Texas A&M standout swimmer Shaine Casas won his first international gold medal Friday during the second evening of the Short Course World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
Casas is swimming for Team USA and his 100-meter backstroke championship came one day after winning a bronze medal as part of Team USA’s 400 free relay on Thursday.
Shaine Casas of the United States swims during 100 meters backstroke final during World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
