Claire Adams Completes USA Nationals Backstroke Sweep With 200 Win

Photo Courtesy: Peter Bick

Claire Adams will leave San Antonio with at least two national titles. After winning the 100-meter back on Friday, Adams claimed the 200 back championship with her 2:09.44 at finals of USA Nationals. Adams swam a spectacular race that vaulted her to 17th in the world rankings. Adams was in a close duel with tonight’s top seed Danielle Galyer, who ended up second in 2:09.75.

Adams: 30.88/32.59/33.61/32,36

Galyer: 30.74/32.62/33.53/32.86

The 200 fly champion Hali Flickinger made the podium with her 2:10.60 despite swimming in lane eight. Melanie Klaren swam a 2:11.43 to take fourth, and Clara Smiddy wound up fifth in 2:11.53.

Lisa Bratton (2:11.60), Erin Earley (2:12.11), and Megan Romano (2:12.26) claimed the final spots in tonight’s final individual event.

2015 USA Swimming Long Course Summer Nationals: Live Results – Results

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