Caitlin Leverenz\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Ella Eastin\u00a0<\/strong>qualified second and fourth, respectively for the semifinals of the 200 IM with strong swims Tuesday morning. Both are looking to rebound from disappointing efforts in the 400 IM Sunday when Leverenz wound up finishing fifth and Eastin missed out on the final, finishing ninth.<\/p>\n

Leverenz discussed her approach and strategy for the 200 IM has changed over the past several years, particularly\u00a0as she has made big strides with her butterfly. The reigning Olympic bronze medalist in the event also recalled some moments first two days of the meet and her reaction as athletes such as\u00a0Chase Kalisz<\/strong>,\u00a0Jay Litherland<\/strong>,\u00a0Kelsi Worrell<\/strong> and\u00a0<\/strong>Leah Smith<\/strong> each made their first Olympic team.<\/p>\n