Katie Ledecky Takes 200 Free With Ease at 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series in Bloomington

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick

In true form, Katie Ledecky made another grueling race look easy, as she surged to a 1:55.80 finish in the women’s 200 free at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Bloomington. Pulling away from the pack shortly after the breakout, Ledecky seemed to lose no steam, finishing over a second earlier than her training partner, Simone Manuel (1:57.24).

Madisyn Cox continued to impress with a best time to start the night, touching in at 1:58.52 to cinch third. Gaining a healthy lead over Allison Schmitt (1:59.17), Cox has been a dangerous contender all meet, showcasing her skills in a variety of events. Last night’s 200 fly champion, Katie Drabot, managed to break into the top five with a time of 1:59.18, crashing the pads just before Gabby DeLoof (1:59.79). Brooke Forde and Cierra Runge rounded out the loaded heat with times of 1:59.97 and 2:00.80, respectively.

Live Results

Swimming World’s TYR Pro Series Page

Event 13  Women 200 LC Meter Freestyle
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        World: W 1:52.98  7/29/2009 Federica Pellegrini, ITA
     American: A 1:53.61  7/31/2012 Allison Schmitt, USA Olympic Team
    U.S. Open: O 1:54.40  6/28/2012 Allison Schmitt, North Baltimore
     Jr World:   1:56.12  8/20/2014 Shen Duo, CHN
     Pro Swim: P 1:54.43  2016      Katie Ledecky
    Trial Cut: T 2:01.69
    Name            Age Team              Prelims     Finals  FINA       
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                        === A - Final ===                         
 
  1 Katie Ledecky    22 Nation's Capital  1:57.19    1:55.80T  928  
    r:+0.65  27.80        56.77 (28.97)
        1:26.42 (29.65)     1:55.80 (29.38)
  2 Simone Manuel    22 Alto Swim Club    1:59.03    1:57.24T  894  
    r:+0.70  27.89        57.61 (29.72)
        1:27.44 (29.83)     1:57.24 (29.80)
  3 Madisyn Cox      23 Longhorn Aquatic  1:59.84    1:58.52T  866  
    r:+0.67  28.23        57.92 (29.69)
        1:28.20 (30.28)     1:58.52 (30.32)
  4 Allison Schmitt  28 Sun Devil Swim.   2:00.57    1:59.17T  852  
    r:+0.67  27.94        57.18 (29.24)
        1:27.91 (30.73)     1:59.17 (31.26)
  5 Katie Drabot     21 Unattached        1:59.45    1:59.18T  851  
    r:+0.70  28.49        59.07 (30.58)
        1:29.28 (30.21)     1:59.18 (29.90)
  6 Gabby DeLoof     23 Club Wolverine    2:00.75    1:59.79T  838  
    r:+0.67  27.99        58.41 (30.42)
        1:28.72 (30.31)     1:59.79 (31.07)
  7 Brooke Forde     20 Unattached        1:59.86    1:59.97T  835  
    r:+0.60  28.58        59.04 (30.46)
        1:29.50 (30.46)     1:59.97 (30.47)
  8 Cierra Runge     23 Sun Devil Swim.   2:01.37    2:00.80T  818  
    r:+0.63  28.54        58.44 (29.90)
        1:30.06 (31.62)     2:00.80 (30.74)

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Thomas A. Small

4 years ago

Congratulations Katie

Curtis Musselman

4 years ago

Congrats.