Asia Seidt: “I think I’ve got it down more short course” (Video)

2019 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Reported by Lauren Neidigh.

WOMEN’S 200 BACKSTROKE – FINAL

  • World Record: Regan Smith (United States), 2019, 2:03.35
  • World Junior Record: Regan Smith (United States), 2019, 2:03.35
  • Championship Record: Missy Franklin (United States), 2:05.68, 2013
  • U.S. Open Record: Missy Franklin, 2:05.68 (United States), 2013
  • Olympic Trials Cut: 2:14.69

TOP 3

  1. GOLD: Asia Seidt (KYA), 2:08.90
  2. (TIE) SILVER: Emma Seiberlich (CAV), 2:10.86
  3. (TIE) SILVER: Erin Voss (ALTO), 2:10.86

Asia Seidt topped the field by nearly 2 seconds, touching in 2:08.90 for the win. Seidt is currently ranked 5th among Americans in 2019 with her 2:08.50 from the World University Games this summer. Behind her, Emma Seiberlich came from behind to tie Erin Voss for 2nd place in 2:10.86.

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WISCO
4 years ago

YASSS ASIA!!

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