Rylee Erisman Headed in Positive Direction on Way to Pan Pacific Championships
As a rising star on the American scene, Rylee Erisman has been viewed as a consistent presence for Team USA in future international competitions. To date, she has largely emerged as a factor in the sprint-freestyle events, and as a hope for U.S. relays. Later this summer, we’ll get our latest glimpse of Erisman’s talent at the Pan Pacific Championships, scheduled for August in Irvine, California.
As the 17-year-old prepares for that global competition, her first at the senior level, Erisman looked solid over the weekend at the TYR Pro Series stop in Indianapolis. While the meet was highlighted by Kate Douglass‘ stunning world record in the 50-meter freestyle, Erisman quietly went about her business and delivered a strong showing.
Erisman wrapped up her meet on Saturday night by placing fourth in the 100 freestyle, behind a performance of 53.24. A day earlier, Erisman went 24.82 in the B Final of the 50 freestyle.
Beyond her sprint-freestyle performances, Erisman demonstrated her range across multiple events. She recorded several personal-best times at the Indiana University Natatorium, including a mark of 1:56.15 in the 200 freestyle. That time accounted for a .56 drop from her previous top time, a 1:56.71 from earlier this year. Further improvement in the event will make Erisman an option for the United States’ 800 freestyle relay at Pan Pacs.
Erisman also logged personal-best performances in Indy in the 100 butterfly and 200 backstroke. In the 100 fly, the Cal recruit touched the wall in 58.46 to win the B Final. The 200 backstroke borought an even more impressive outing, as Erisman covered her four laps in 2:07.00. Her prior best was a 2:08.20 from the Fort Lauderdale Open in May.
Consider the weekend a quality tuneup for big things to come this summer.