Jimmy Feigen Sprints Way to 100 Free Win

Photo Courtesy: Griffin Scott

Jimmy Feigen made his first splash this year’s Bill Nixon Memorial Pro-Am on day three. The former Texas standout entered the evening as one of the favorites in the 100-meter free and the early leg of the 50 Free Shootout.

Feigen blazed a respectable 49.67 to win the men’s 100-meter free. Feigen was untouchable on the first 50, splitting a 23.23. Brett Ringgold placed second with a 50.67, while Michael Thibert swam to third in 53.30.

Ringgold currently holds the top spot over Feigen in the men’s 50 Free Shootout. The Shootout features a round-by-round elimination style format, leaving the top eight swimmers to face off on Sunday night. The winner is awarded a lucrative cash prize. Ringgold’s 23.17 is only a hair faster than Feigen’s 23.34. After tonight, Jacob DeMercurio is now seeded third with a 24.49. Feigen entered the meet with an entry time of 21.77 and is considered the favorite in the Shootout.

Amanda Kendall is now positioned first in the women’s 50 Free Shootout. Her 25.52 stands alone ahead of Liliana Ibañez Lopez and Lauren Pitzer, who each swam a 26.00.

Kendall also held on to her top seed in the women’s 100-meter fly with a 1:00.61 at finals. She defeated Mexican Olympian Ibañez Lopez, who finished second in 1:01.18. Pitzer was a distant third with a 1:04.12.

Carla Gonzalez finished first in the women’s 200-meter back in 2:22.40. She moved up two spots from prelims to take the event ahead of Madison Straight (2:22.75) and Sydney Zupan (2:23.94).

William Crowe of the Dallas Mustangs won the men’s 200-meter back despite adding three seconds from his personal best. He finished ahead of last night’s 200-meter IM winner Brendan Feehery, who swam a 2:08.53. Duncan Lee wound up third in 2:09.49.

SMU alum Nina Rangelova hit the wall first among a tight top three in the women’s 100-meter free. Her 55.57 was just enough to beat National Team member Megan Romano’s 55.65. Amanda Kendall rounded out the top three in 55.84.

Tyler Rauth took the men’s 100-meter fly with a personal best of 55.22. He continues to near the Olympic Trial qualifying time of 54.79. Brett Ringgold, again, finished second in 56.22. David Morejon ended up third in 58.03.

A duo of 15-year olds topped the women’s 200-meter breast. Emma Garfield (2:45.05) of host team Lakeside Aquatic Club edged Jennifer Roessler (2:46.59) for the win. Lauren Halliburton took third with a 2:46.34.

South Carolina recruit Phillip Willett won the men’s 200-meter breast with a 2:27.20. Evan Kolde, who was virtually even with Willett after the first 100 meters, trailed to second in 2:28.98. Darren Loh finished third in 2:31.65.

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John Ritter

8 years ago

Congrats Jimmy!
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Always in front!
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