The field consisted not just of the 16 - year - old Oleksiak , who entered the event with three medals already to her credit , but with more formidable opponents all around .
Manuel 's performance was not only significant , it was stunning .
The field consisted not just of the 16 - year - old Oleksiak , who entered the event with three medals already to Manuel 's credit , but with more formidable opponents all around .
Manuel 's performance was not only significant , it was stunning .