KMSC PRO/AM CLASSIC
- December 19th-22nd, 2019
- Lewisville, Texas
- SCY (25Y) Course
- Meet Book
- Psych Sheets
- Live Results on Meet Mobile
Erica Sullivan had a huge performance in the 1650 free on the final day of the 2019 KMSC Pro-Am. Sullivan dropped nearly 13 seconds in the mile, making her the 2nd fastest performer ever in the event behind only Olympic champion Katie Ledecky. Sullivan’s 15:23.81 moved her ahead of Olympians Katie Hoff and Leah Smith in those rankings.
Clark Smith (TXLA) racked up two more wins on the final night of the 2019 KMSC Pro-Am. Smith put up a 14:54.26 in the mile. He also won the 100 free in 44.21. Fellow post-grad Bryce Bohman also added another win, swimming a 1:44.91 to win the 200 fly.
13-year-old Katie Grimes (SAND) and 14-year-old Arabella Sims (SAND) each nabbed wins on Sunday night. Grimes lowered her best in the 200 back to 1:58.09, while Sims closed in on the 50-barrier with her 50.01 in the 100 free. Sims later won the 200 fly, dropping over 5 seconds off her time in 1:56.22.
Grimes’ older brother, Sawyer Grimes, took the 200 back in 1:45.88. That was a drop of over 2 seconds for him.
Additional Event Winners
- Men’s 50 breast: Kevin Bartell (BSC), 25.20
- Women’s 50 breast: Ellie McLeod (DADS), 29.19
I assume this was a non-taper meet, and just an easy way (relatively short cheap flight on SW Air) to make some pro money. Viewed in that lens, the best comps would be his dual meet results from college, but of course they don’t swim the 1650 at most duals
I think his best dual meet time in 500 was 4:17 swimming against NC State’s Anton Ipsen (who went 4:19 at same meet). I believe he set the American record later that season. With similar drops, he will definitely be in the mix for the 400.
He was never close to 1:34 in a dual meet, more like 1:37’s when he swam it. If he makes final in that… Read more »
I remember the meet he went 4:17 against Ipsen. He lost the 1000 by 75 yards at the start of the meet.
Clark had a good run but he is done…
I hate to say it but you’re right. No chance at 2020 imo with such a stacked field.
Who said he was going to make it in 2016?
I would argue that USA men’s distance is far from stacked
Go Clark Go!
his stroke is still the prettiest though
Strong disagree on this. The US is still pretty open in the 400/800 distances and sneaking in a 800 relay slot isn’t that far out of the question.
Obviously he isn’t done, because he’s still swimming. Even if he doesn’t make the Olympics, he’s doing what he enjoys
Time for him to sign up for USMS.
Nah. He looked damn good in Dallas and said he is putting in some of the best training he’s ever done. The dude hasn’t missed a beat.
Sleep on Clark at your own peril.
tough crowd here ….
Bryce Bowman – LET’S GO MOUNTAINEERS!!!!