Lilly King Tops Efimova in 50 Breast Prelims in Budapest

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Women’s 50 Breast

Lilly King of the United States and Yulia Efimova of Russia have each won gold in one breaststroke event this week in Budapest, and the rubber match will take place in the 50. King took the top spot in prelims of the race with a 29.76, a tenth off her American record of 29.66 from last month, while Efimova took second in 29.99.

Italy’s Arianna Castiglioni finished third in the morning in 30.33, just ahead of American Katie Meili. Meili, who won a surprising silver ahead of Efimova in the 100 breast, qualified in 30.37. Sweden’s Jennie Johansson took fifth in 30.40.

Lithuanian world record-holder Ruta Meilutyte touched in 30.58 for the sixth seed, ahead of Australia’s Jessica Hansen (30.59), Great Britain’s Sarah Vasey (30.71), Russia’s Natalia Ivaneeva (30.81) and Finland’s Jenna Laukkanen (30.82).

Also making semis were Iceland’s Hrafnhildur Luthersdottir (30.88), Finland’s Veera Kivirinta (30.89), Italy’s Martina Carrano (30.92), Japan’s Satomi Suzuki (30.95), Canada’s Rachel Nicol (31.02) and China’s Suo Ran (31.22).

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Bettye Ferguson

8 years ago

Good Start! Semi finals today and Finals tomorrow. Think Fast Thoughts for Lilly.

Sandra Nunn

8 years ago

Our thoughts are with her. Wishing her the best.