Jacob Pebley Shines in 200 Back Final at Mesa Pro Series

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Men’s 200 Back

Jacob Pebley delivered a smooth victory in the men’s 200 back final, claiming first by close to two seconds. Pebley, a 2016 Rio Olympian for Team USA, finished just off his 2017 world best of 1:55.56.

Arkady Vyatchanin, representing New York Athletic Club, grabbed second overall with a 1:58.61 to be the only other athlete beneath the two-minute mark. Vyatchanin’s time ties him for nineteenth in the world rankings.

Sean Lehane turned in a 2:00.66 for third, while Singapore’s Zheng Wen Quah was fourth overall with a 2:03.04.

Petter Fredriksson (2:03.19), David Cespedes Echeverry (2:04.64), Barkley Perry (2:06.14), and Omar Pinzon (2:08.80) completed the top heat.

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