Louis Croenen Cracks 2:00 to Win 200 Fly

Photo Courtesy: Louis Croenen

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Louis Croenen cleared 2:00 to capture the men’s 200-meter fly title tonight at the Arena Pro Swim Series Mesa.

Croenen clocked a winning time of 1:59.61. That’s well back of the top 10 in the world anchored by Chad le Clos with a 1:56.13 from Durban, but was fast enough for the win tonight.

Louis Croenen, 200 fly:
“It was a really hard race. It’s amazing to swim under 2:00. It’s my first time (in USA), beautiful weather. I’m excited to be here. (Swimming is) not that popular (in Belgium), but we’re working on it. We have a great team right now, and we’re hoping to get better.”

Tyler Clary of SwimMAC picked up some valuable series points with a second-place time of 2:00.23 as he continues to fight off an illness.

Mission Viejo’s Grant Shoults hit the wall third overall with a 2:00.25, while Phoenix’s Alex Coci missed the money with a fourth-place 2:00.87.

NBAC’s Tom Luchsinger (2:01.54), Arizona Gold’s Mark Jurek (2:01.85), Andres Felipe Montoya (2:01.89) and Scarlet’s Jonathan Gomez (2:02.00) comprised the rest of the finale.

Singapore’s Zheng Wen Quah threw down a sizzling final 50 to win the B final in 2:00.27. California’s Tom Shields picked up second in the consolation with a 2:01.46.

SCHEDULED EVENTS

Women’s 200 fly
Men’s 200 fly
Women’s 50 free
Men’s 50 free
Women’s 100 back
Men’s 100 back
Women’s 200 breast
Men’s 200 breast
Women’s 400 free
Men’s 400 free
Women’s 800 free relay
Men’s 800 free relay

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