2019 PAC-12 WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Wednesday, February 27 – Saturday, March 2
- Federal Way, WA (Pacific Time Zone)
- Defending Champion: Stanford (2x) (results)
- Live results
- Championship Central
- Psych Sheets
Ella Eastin opted to swim the 500 free at the Pac-12 Championships, a decision that certainly paid off for the NCAA champion. Eastin dropped stunning 4:32.89 to win the conference title tonight, establishing a new lifetime best, and becoming the 10th fastest women’s 500 freestyler ever. Additionally, Eastin is now leading the 500 nationally this year, which is a testament to her ability, because she won’t even be swimming the 500 at NCAAs.
Eastin has landed herself in the top 10 all-time, among a list of freestyle superstars. Here is the new list of all-time top 10 performers in the 500:
| Rank | Name | Time |
| 1 | Katie Ledecky | 4:24.06 |
| 2 | Leah Smith | 4:28.90 |
| 3 | Katie Hoff | 4:30.47 |
| 4 | Dagny Knutson | 4:31.18 |
| 5 | Cierra Runge | 4:31.90 |
| 6 | Allison Schmitt | 4:32.08 |
| 7 | Brittany MacLean | 4:32.53 |
| 8 | Missy Franklin | 4:32.66 |
| 9 | Kate Ziegler | 4:32.71 |
| 10 | Ella Eastin | 4:32.89 |
On top of the incredible time, Eastin also negative split the race. She posted a 2:17.05 on the first 250, and a 2:15.84 on the back half of the race, including a 53.81 on the final 100.
I miss Missy already
Wow. Excited for this 4IM at NCs
Great swim.
Interesting thing about that list: 3/10 went pro out of high school and another 2/10 went pro after sophomore year.
Amazing Girl! We will miss you next year for sure.