At just seventeen years old, Regan Smith has gained international attention for her dominance in backstroke events. This evening was no exception, as Smith swam a 28.08 backstroke lap, beating several noteworthy names from Power Five conferences.
Kylee Alons gave Smith a run, as she touched in with a 28.21 to cinch second, narrowly beating her teammate Elise Haan (28.37). Isabelle Stadden remained a contender throughout, posting a 28.57 to claim the spot ahead of Fanny Teijonsalo (28.65). The packed heat didn’t end there, as Beata Nelson crashed the pads with a 28.72 to round out the 28’s. Maggie Wanezek and Lisa Bratton (29.22) engaged in a tight sprint race at the flags, with Wanezek seizing the 0.01 advantage, dropping a 29.21.
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Event 7 Women 50 LC Meter Backstroke
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World: W 26.98 8/19/2018 Liu Xiang, CHN
American: A 27.43 4/14/2018 Olivia Smoligna, USA
U.S. Open: O 27.43 4/14/2018 Olivia Smoligna, USA
Jr World: 27.49 2/2/2016 Minna Atherton, AUS
Pro Swim: P 27.43 4/14/2018 Olivia Smoliga, Athens Bulldog S
Name Age Team Prelims Finals FINA
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=== A - Final ===
1 Regan Smith 17 Riptide 28.44 28.08 887
r:+0.69
2 Kylee Alons 19 Una Wolf/NC Stat 28.10 28.21 874
r:+0.68
3 Elise Haan 21 Una Wolf/NC Stat 28.41 28.37 860
r:+0.91
4 Isabelle Stadde 16 Aquajets Swim Te 28.72 28.57 842
r:+0.61
5 Fanny Teijonsal 23 Sun Devil Swim. 28.85 28.65 835
r:+0.48
6 Beata Nelson 20 Wisconsin Aquati 29.15 28.72 829
r:+0.75
7 Maggie Wanezek 13 Elmbrook Swim Cl 28.99 29.21 788
r:+0.65
8 Lisa Bratton 23 Aggie Swim Club 29.15 29.22 787
r:+0.90
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