Jeanette Ottesen Claims US Open Mark, Kelsi Worrell American in 100 Fly

Photo Courtesy: Pia Ellegaard Mortensen

Euro’s Jeanette Ottesen downed the U.S. Open record in the women’s 100-meter fly at the 2015 Duel in the Pool.

Ottesen raced her way to a sizzling 55.10 for the win. That swim broke the 56.23 U.S. Open record set by Natalie Coughlin back in 2011. It also stands as the fourth-fastest time ever.

All Time Top 5 100 Fly

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USA’s Kelsi Worrell took down the American record with a second-place 55.42. That swim broke the 55.59 set by Dana Vollmer back in 2010. That swim pushed Worrell to sixth all time in the event’s history.

Euro’s Siobhan-Marie O’Connor took third in 55.93.

USA’s Kendyl Stewart (56.67), Euro’s Franziska Hentke (57.28) and USA’s Cammile Adams (58.79) also competed.

Running Team Score: USA 48, Euro 33

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Women’s 400 IM
Men’s 400 IM
Women’s 100 free
Men’s 100 free
Women’s 200 back
Men’s 200 back
Women’s 200 breast
Men’s 200 breast
Women’s 100 fly
Men’s 100 fly
Women’s 400 free
Men’s 400 free
Women’s 400 medley relay
Men’s 400 medley relay

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Bill Bell

8 years ago

Ottersem and Belarus’ Alex Herasimenis tied for the 100 free gold at the 2K11 World Championshios. Earlier Herasimenis served a drug- related suspension.