Caitlin Leverenz Holds Off Competition in 200 IM at 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Minneapolis

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Caitlin Leverenz of Cal held off the competition in the women’s 200 IM posting a final time of 2:11.24. Leverenz’s time better the pool record of 2:11.53 set by Ariana Kukors in 2008.

Melanie Marsalis closed the gap between herself and Leverenz during the back half of the race but it was not enough to catch Leverenz. Margalis finished second overall with a time of 2:11.99, securing the gap between the top two finishers and the rest of the A final.

Justine Bowker delivered a third place finish with a time of 2:15.18, just ahead of Louisville’s Tanja Kylliainen. Kylliainen finished fourth with a time of 2:15.37.

Becca Mann made a quick turn around after finishing second in the women’s 800 free by posting a final time of 2:15.67, good for fifth place.

Sarah Henry took sixth in the event, stopping the clock at 2:16.33, while Brooke Zeiger finished seventh with a 2:17.81.

Cal’s Elizabeth Pelton rounded out the top eight with a time of 2:20.31.

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