Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational: Michael Phelps Posts Sensational Double

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 6. THE second night of competition began at the Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational held at the soon-to-be location of the U.S. Olympic Trials – the Qwest Center. Michael Phelps, competing in the pool for the first time, put up some strong times.

First, Phelps won the men's 100 free in 48.56, ahead of Nathan Adrian (49.00) and Joel Greenshields (49.08). Phelps' time came within a whisker of his best effort this year of 48.41 from April.

Phelps saved his best for his second win as he posted the best time in the world in the men's 100 fly when he blazed to a 51.04. The time eclipsed Ian Crocker's effort of 51.32 from March as the best in the world. Masayuki Kishida placed second in 52.56, while Milorad Cavic took third in 52.76.

Agata Korc opened the evening with a victory in the women's 100 free when she hit the wall in 55.21. Andrea Hupman collected second in 55.53, while Margaret Hoelzer placed third in 55.55.

After Phelps' sterling 100 free, Caitlin Leverenz downed Katie Hoff, 2:26.00 to 2:29.77, in the women's 200 breast, while Yi-Ting Siow rounded out the podium with a third-place 2:32.15. Notably, Amanda Beard was disqualified during prelims for a recovery with her elbows out of the water. She would have been seeded fourth heading into finals.

Eric Shanteau overtook Henrique Barbosa in the men's 200 breast, 2:12.18 to 2:12.56, even though Barbosa led 1:03.57 to 1:04.14, at the 100. Mark Gangloff grabbed third in 2:15.18.

Kate Ziegler picked up her second gold of the meet after winning the 1500 free last night. Tonight, she followed that up with a time of 4:07.01 in the 400 free. Allison Schmitt touched second in 4:10.22, while Katie Carroll grabbed third in 4:13.31.

Peter Vanderkaay took a run at his American record of 3:43.82 in the men's 400 free when he stopped the clock in 3:45.60. Erik Vendt settled for second in 3:50.01, while Sergiy Fesenko nabbed third in 3:50.28.

Rachel Komisarz notched a strong time of 58.73 in the women's 100 fly as she downed Kate Zubkova, who placed second in 59.32. Kim Vandenberg punched third in 59.59.

Full results

Subscribe
Notify of
guest

Welcome to our community. We invite you to join our discussion. Our community guidelines are simple: be respectful and constructive, keep on topic, and support your fellow commenters. Commenting signifies that you agree to our Terms of Use

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x