Ashley Twichell Outlasts 400 Free Competition at 2017 Arena Pro Series Austin

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Women’s 400 Free

Ashley Twichell of North Carolina Aquatic Club delivered an aggressive and commanding race in finals of the women’s 400 free. Twichell, 27, posted a best time of 4:08.99 to win the gold.

Neptune Natation’s Mary-Sophie Harvey picked up the silver with a final time of 4:09.69, while Saint Petersburg’s Melanie Margalis added a bronze medal to her collection with a 4:10.54 finish.

Holly Hibbott of Great Britain faded to fourth and a time of 4:10.56, followed by NC State’s Hannah Moore and her time of 4:11.46.

Etobicoke’s Olivia Anderson (4:15.45), Chile’s Kristel Kobrich (4:17.01), and Great Tampa’s Morgan Tankersley (4:20.51) concluded the ‘A’ final.

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