Madison Kennedy Jumps To 6th In The World In 50 Free; Dana Vollmer Vaults to 10th

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Madison Kennedy jumped from 11th to sixth in the world in the 50 freestyle tonight with her time of 24.45. Her previous season best was a 24.71 from the Orlando stop of the Pro Series.

That time broke Dara Torres’ American textile record of 24.53 from 2007!

Dana Vollmer continued the impressive speed this weekend and raced to a 24.69, which will vault her to tenth.

Abby Weitzeil matched her season best with a 24.72. Simone Manuel posted a 24.78. Kelis Worrell was back on the blocks again, finishing fifth in 25.07.

Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace (25.14), Amanda Weir (25.45), and Isabella Arcila (25.69) also competed in the A final.

Lia Neal won the B final in 25.13.

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