ASHDOT YAAKOV, Israel, February 23. AT the Israeli Winter Short Course National Championships, Yulia Banach shot down the national record in the 200 breaststroke.<\/p>\n
Banach clocked a time of 2:26.38 to claim the record, while also nearly clearing her national record in the 100 breast with a time of 1:08.44 for the win.<\/p>\n
Amit Ivri continued a strong winter season with three victories at nationals. She walked away triumphant in the 50 fly (26.29), 100 fly (58.49) and 100 free (55.65).<\/p>\n
On the men's side, several notable swims occurred as well.<\/p>\n
Yuri Smoilitch, 18, won the 100 free in 49.98 and the 200 free in 1:48.98. He also took second in the 100 back (55.20) and 200 back (1:58.60).<\/p>\n
Yaakov Tomarkin, 17, claimed wins in the 200 back (1:58.38), 200 IM (2:04.09) and 400 IM (4:22.31), while Imri Ganiel, 17, captured the 100 breast (1:02.19) and 200 breast (2:14.72) as well as took second in the 50 breast (29.81).<\/p>\n
Yoni Kopelev, 18, earned the 100 back win in 54.97, while Elad Mordechai, 18, snared the 50 fly (24.49) and 100 fly (55.14).<\/p>\n
Special thanks to Dr. Buky Chass for contributing this report.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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