Video Interview: Caitlin Leverenz Wins Again in 200 IM

Jul 18, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Caitlin Leverenz of the United States (right) celebrates with Meghan Small of the United States (left) after placing first and second respectively in the women's swimming 200m individual medley final during the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Aquatics UTS Centre and Field House. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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After sweeping the 200 IM and 400 IM gold medals at the Pan American Games last month, Caitlin Leverenz returned to domestic competition at U.S. Nationals. Leverenz competed in the final of the 200 IM on Thursday night, going out hard and hanging on for a tight victory over Madisyn Cox, 2:10.70 to 2:10.75.

Folowing the race, Leverenz explained why strategized the race how she did and shared her goals headed into that final. She also discussed how the double taper following Pan Ams had affected her training and her plans for the remainder of the season following Nationals.

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