Lilly King Sprints Onto Worlds Roster With Win In 50 Breast

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick

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Lilly King secured herself a spot on the 2019 Worlds team with a blistering swim in the 50 breast. King touched the wall first in 29.86, the only swimmer in the field under 30 seconds and just 4-tenths off of her world record from last summer. She was also about 2-tenths shy of her U.S. Open and meet records from last summer.

In second was Molly Hannis, who touched in 30.07, well ahead of third place finisher Katie Meili (30.72). That should be a nice confidence boost for Hannis, who has been very consistent this year and will be looking to earn a Pan Pacs spot in the 100 breast tomorrow night. In fourth was Jorie Caneta (30.86), while Lindsey Kozelsky and Breeja Larson tied for fifth in 30.87. Emily Weiss was seventh in 30.88, while Bethany Galat was eighth in 31.19.

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Thomas A. Small

5 years ago

Congratulations lily