Dakota Luther

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2017 US Junior Nationals: Dakota Luther Scratches 400 Free on Day 3

Full Name:	Dakota Luther
Born:	November 07th, 1999
	Austin, Texas
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Dakota Luther, the name might not sound familiar, but to older swim fans, the lineage should be recognized. The daughter of US Olympian, Whitney Hedgepeth, Luther has onto the US scene in 2017 when she made the world championship team in the 200 fly. Formerly coached by another Olympian, Brendan Hansen, Luther forged her own path to swimming glory. College (Georgia) 2018-2019 Luther made an immediate impact as a freshman at the University of Georgia. At the SEC Championships, Luther placed fourth in the 200 butterfly, 10th in the 100 butterfly, and 23rd in the 500 freestyle, and was a part of the fifth place 800 freestyle, the eighth place 200 medley, the ninth place 400 medley relays. At the NCAA Champs, she placed 17th in the 100 fly with a lifetime best of 52.10, and 9th in the 200 fly, winning the B heat with a lifetime best of 1:52.99. National/International Competition 2017 US World Team Trials Luther finished second to Hali Flickinger to secure her spot on the US team competing at the World Championships in Budapest later this summer. Luther finished just 0.04 seconds ahead of third place winner, Sarah Gibson. The Georgia signee makes her first US National Team. 2017 World Championships Luther was …

2017 US Junior Nationals: Dakota Luther Scratches 400 Free on Day 3

Dakota Luther has scratched the 400 free and will only swim the 100 fly on Thursday.

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