Ashley Twichell

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Watch: Race Videos from Days 4 and 5 of the 2017 U.S. Open

Born:	June 16th, 1989
	Fayetteville, New York, USA
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Ashley Twichell: Distance Freestyle/Open Water Personal and Youth Swimming: Ashley Twichell was born on June 16, 1989 to parents Terry and Deirdre Twichell. She has two older brothers, Brandon and Ryan, and one older sister Carly. Twichell is a three-time letter winner for swimming at her high school, Fayetteville-Manlius High School. She broke school records in the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyles, and was an All-American selection in those events her senior year. In addition to her swimming accomplishments, Twichell was a member of the National Honor Society and made the Honor Roll all four years. College Swimming: Twichell swam for Duke University. Her freshman year, Twichell automatically qualified for the 2008 NCAA Championships in the 1650-yard freestyle, the first Duke swimmer in four years! At the 2008 NCAA Championships, Twichell took 16th place earning her Honorable Mention All-American Honors. Twichell also broke four individual school records her first season in the 200, 500, 1000, and 1650-yard freestyles. In addition to her swimming success, Twichell had great academic success, as she was named to the ACC All-Academic Team and the ACC Honor Roll. Her sophomore year, Twichell became the first Duke woman to break the 16-minute mark in the 1650-yard freestyle with a 15:56.50 at the 2009 …

Watch: Race Videos from Days 4 and 5 of the 2017 U.S. Open

Arizona’s Brad Tandy cracked the 22-second barrier to win the 50 free on night 5.

Watch: Race Videos from Days 2 and 3 of the 2017 U.S. Open

One of the highlight swims on the 2nd night of competition came in the women’s 400 free, where 16-year-old Erica Sullivan smashed the 4:10-barrier for the first time to take gold ahead of open water world champ Ashley Twichell.

Watch: Race Videos from Day 1 of the 2017 U.S. Open

Check out all the day 1 action here, including Ashley Twichell’s victory in the 800 free.

2017 U.S. Open Day 5 Finals LIVE RECAP

For South African Brad Tandy, who was cost a trip to the World Championships by visa issues, Sunday’s 50 free will be his proving ground for the year.

Marie Wattel et Damien Joly champions U.S.

Deux Français champions des Etats-Unis, lors de la première journée des compétitions, ce mercredi, à East Meadow. Marie WATTEL a remporté le 100 mètres libre dames et Damien JOLY le 1500 mètres messieurs.

2017 U.S. Open: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Matt Hutchins of Wisconsin Aquatics is top seed in the men’s 400 free on Day Two of the 2017 U.S. Open.

2017 U.S. Open: Day 2 Scratch Report

Gunnar Bentz, 15th in the men’s 400 free, is the only top-16 qualifier to scratch the final on Day Two of the 2017 U.S. Open.

2017 U.S. Open: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Arkady Vyatchanin of New York Athletic Club is top seed in the men’s 200 backstroke on Thursday.

Ashley Twichell on US Open, World Titles (Video)

Ashley Twichell‘s lead was never in question, as the NCAC swimmer and open water world champion led from start to finish with an 8:30.63 to top the 800 field by over 4 seconds

2017 U.S. Open Day One: The French Come to Play

A pair of wins by French swimmers and a victory by World Championships gold medalist Ashley Twichell headlined day one of the 2017 U.S. Open.

2017-18 U.S. National Team Tracker Through U.S. Open Day 1

Cassidy Bayer landed a spot in the current top 6 thanks to her prelims performance in the 200 fly.

2017 U.S. Open: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

One of the top swimmers to watch tonight is U.S. Olympian Gunnar Bentz, who is the top seed for the men’s 200 fly final.

All the Links You Need for the 2017 US Open

Probably the biggest story that swim fans are expecting is a first look at Ryan Lochte racing since his Rio suspension.

L’équipe de France aux U.S. Open à New-York, priée de ramener des médailles

Quelques Français seront aux U.S. Open qui débutent mercredi à East Meadow, lieu dit du Comté de Nassau, New York.

Ryan Lochte Set to Make Return at 2017 U.S. Open (Psych Sheets)

Though he didn’t end up making his comeback earlier this month at the L.A. Invite, Ryan Lochte is slated to swim the U.S. Open next week. You can see full psych sheets here.