2018 W. NCAAs: Comerford Breaks 1:40 in 200 Free for #2 All-Time Performance

2018 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

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After tying Katie Ledecky for the win in 1:40.36 at the 2017 NCAA Championships, Louisville’s Mallory Comerford will stand alone atop the podium after becoming the second woman ever to break 1:40 in the 200 freestyle.

Comerford split 23.90/25.52/25.13/25.25 for her final time of 1:39.80. Her swim is the #2 performance of all time behind Franklin, and she moves into sole possession of the title of  “#2 performer of all time.”

Michigan’s Siobhan Haughey took second in 1:40.69 (23.84/25.71.25.76/25.38), making her the #6 performer of all-time and giving her the 9th-fastest performance of all-time. Stanford’s Simone Manuel was third in 1:41.48 (23.88/25.72/25.62/26.26).

Check out how Comerford’s swim compares to Franklin’s record:

Top 10 All-Time Performances: 200 Freestyle

1. Missy Franklin 1:39.10
2. Mallory Comerford 1:39.80
3. Missy Franklin 1:40.31
4. Mallory Comerford 1:40.36 (T-3)
5. Katie Ledecky 1:40.36 (T-3)
6. Simone Manuel 1:40.37
7. Katie Ledecky 1:40.50
8. Allison Schmitt 1:40.62
9. Siobhan Haughey 1:40.69
10. Simone Manuel 1:40.70

Top 10 All-Time Performers: 200 Freestyle

1. Missy Franklin 1:39.10
2. Mallory Comerford 1:39.80
3. Katie Ledecky 1:40.36
4. Simone Manuel 1:40.37
5. Allison Schmitt 1:40.62
6. Siobhan Haughey 1:40.69
7. Megan Romano 1:41.21
8. Siobhan Haughey 1:41.21
9. Dana Vollmer 1:41.53
10. Natalie Coughlin 1:41.66