Hilary Caldwell Takes Home 200 Back Gold at 2017 Arena Pro Series Austin

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Women’s 200 Back

Canadian Olympian Hilary Caldwell flexed her backstroke prowess in the finals of the women’s 200 back in her first long course meet since the Rio Olympics. The win did not come without competition, however, as 16-year-old Eva Merrell stuck with Caldwell throughout the race.

Caldwell stopped the clock at a 2:09.76, just ahead of Merrell’s 2:10.22.

NC State’s Mackenzie Glover picked up third with a final time of 2:11.18, followed by Magnolia Aquatics’ Lucie Nordmann. Nordmann, one of four athletes under the age of 18, posted a final time of 2:12.52.

Lisa Bratton of Texas A&M grabbed fifth with a time of 2:12.72, while NC State’s Hannah Moore finished sixth with a 2:13.06.

Nashville Aquatic Club’s Alex Walsh and Scottsdale Aquatics’ Taylor Ruck completed the heat with times of 2:13.13 and 2:13.46 respectively.

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