Antani Ivanov Qualifies For Tokyo in 200 Fly Final in TYR Pro Swim Series Richmond

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick

Virginia Tech freshman Antani Ivanov won the 200 fly final on Friday night at the 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series in Richmond with a 1:56.34 to take out 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series winner Chase Kalisz (1:57.03). Ivanov did not put up a time in the top ten in the world but did qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games to represent his native Bulgaria next summer in Tokyo. Ivanov just finished his freshman season at Virginia Tech.

Kalisz finished in second ahead of a solid field that included American Zach Harting (1:58.56), who will represent the USA in the 200 fly at Worlds this summer. Justin Wright (2:02.53) is the other American set to swim the 200 fly at Worlds this summer and he finished sixth in Richmond this week.

2015 Worlds bronze medalist Jan Switkowski (1:59.51) finished in fourth for Gator Swim Club. David Dixon (2:01.94), Tom Peribonio (2:03.57) and Micah Oh (2:03.68) also swam in the A-Final.

Results:

Antani Ivanov, BUL, 1:56.34
Chase Kalisz, USA, 1:57.03
Zach Harting, USA, 1:58.56
Jan Switkowski, POL, 1:59.51
David Dixon, USA, 2:01.94
Justin Wright, USA, 2:02.53
Tom Peribonio, ECU, 2:03.57
Micah Oh, USA, 2:03.68

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Toddjeni Eichberg

5 years ago

Nice job Antoni! Way to make your VT family proud

Anonymous

5 years ago

Viva Bulgaria! Great swimmer , but needs more confidence to acquire from his American friends!

Elmarie Myburgh

5 years ago

Congratulations Antani!!!!!

Vassilena Vassileva-Ivanova

5 years ago

Thomas A. Small

5 years ago

Congratulations

Mila Antonova

5 years ago

Bravo!