Danielle Galyer of the University of Kentucky won the women’s 200-meter back prelim at USA Nationals with a 2:10.48. Galyer dropped 1.77 seconds from her entry time of 2:12.25. Galyer had an outstanding morning swim splitting 1:03.69/1:06.79 at the 100s.
Galyer: 31.07/32.62/33.28/33.51
Claire Adams, the 17-year old who won the 100-meter back national championship, posted a 2:10.98 to claim the second seed. Lisa Bratton registered a 2:11.40 to take third. Megan Romano swam a 2:11.55 to place just outside the top three. Erin Earley (2:11.89) and Melanie Klaren (2:11.94) followed to take fifth and sixth, respectively. Clara Smiddy wound up seventh in 2:12.09, while Hali Flickinger slid into the championship final with a 2:12.32.
Bridgette Alexander (2:12.41), Gabby Deloof (2:12.51), Jullian Vitarius (2:12.51), Grace Ariola (2:12.71), Bonnie Brandon (2:12.77), Ally Howe (2:12.90), Emma Seiberlich (2:12.92), and Hellen Moffitt all qualified for the B Final.
2015 USA Swimming Long Course Summer Nationals: Live Results – Results
