Abbey Weitzeil<\/strong> punched her ticket to Rio by winning the women\u2019s 100 free in 53.28. She was two tenths faster than runner-up Simone Manuel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Weitzeil, who entered the meet as the fifth seed, broke Cate Campbell\u2019s<\/strong> U.S. Open record of 53.30 set back in 2008. Her time ranks her seventh in the world this year.<\/p>\n

She said her personal goal for the meet was to break the 53 second barrier and knows she can achieve that in Rio next month. She’s looking forward to the 4×100 free relay and knows everyone has more in the tank.<\/p>\n

Weitzeil\u00a0deferred her first year from Cal and currently trains with Canyons Aquatics under head coach Coley Stickels<\/strong>.\u00a0She\u2019s also scheduled to compete in the 50 free this week in Omaha, where she is seeded sixth.\u00a0She owns the American record in the 50 yard freestyle.<\/p>\n

The first-time Olympian talked to the media about staying in her own lane, deferring enrollment from Cal, and her excitement for Rio.<\/p>\n