Benko Qualifies First for 200 Back Final

By Kari Lydersen
Photos by Michael Collins

Lindsay Benko, the champion in the 200 free, qualified first for finals of the 200 back with a 2:13.24. Amanda Adkins was second in 2:13.55, and Lea Maurer, the bronze medalist in the 100 back at the 1992 Olympics, was third in 2:14.24.
Shelly Ripple qualified fourth in 2:15.55, and Keegan Walkley fifth in 2:15.64, Beth Botsford sixth in 2:15.80, Linda Riker seventh in 2:16.05 and Katie Cowan eighth in 2:16.83.
Botsford won gold in the 100 back at the 1996 Olympics.

For live results feeds check the OMEGA TIMING site

Full results and schedule of events are available from US Swimming site

Lindsay Benko Back Start

Jessica Aveyard after 200 Back Semi-final.

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