Dakota Luther

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2016 U.S. Winter Junior Championships-West: Day 4 Race Videos

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 …

2016 U.S. Winter Junior Championships-West: Day 4 Race Videos

Take a look at the championship final races from the fourth and final day at 2016 U.S. Winter Junior Championships-West in College Station, Texas.

2016 U.S. Winter Jr Championships (West): Day 4 Finals Live Recap

We’ve got a couple of age group records on watch tonight, including the 13-14 girls NAG Record in the 200 fly. Regan Smith will be chasing Cassidy Bayer’s record of 1:56.01 in that event.

5 Storylines, All the Links You Need for the 2016 US Winter Jrs West

The kingpin college recruit as a monster in sprint free, back, and fly, Arizona native Ryan Hoffer is the biggest name at this meet.

2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 4 Prelims Recap

Drew Kibler of Carmel Swim Club led the qualifiers in the 200 free on Day 4 of 2016 Speedo Junior Nationals in Minneapolis.

Watch the Race Videos from Day 3 Finals at 2016 Speedo Juniors

Watch Dakota Luther win the 100 fly, as well as the other race videos from Day 3 finals, at 2016 Speedo U.S. Junior National Championships.

2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

2016 Speedo U.S. Junior National Championships Monday, August 8 – Friday, August 12, 2016 Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center The…

2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 3 Prelims Recap

Dakota Luther, who won the 200 fly on Day 1, qualified third for the 100 fly final on Day 3 at 2016 Speedo U.S. Junior Nationals.

2016 Speedo Juniors: All the Race Videos From Day 1 Finals

Taylor Ault of La Mirada Armada won the women’s 800 free on the first night of finals at 2016 Speedo U.S. Junior Nationals.

2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Zoe Bartel of Fort Collins Area Swim Team broke the Speedo Junior Nationals meet record in the 100 breast on Monday night, winning the event with 1:08.11.

2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 1 Prelims Recap

Regan Smith put up the swim of the morning with her nearly 4-second drop in the 200 fly to qualify second for finals on Day 1 of the 2016 Speedo U.S. Junior National Championships.

Austin Sectionals Day 4: Pickrem Picks up 200 IM, Trostok 50 Free

Crushing the field by nearly seven second, Pickrem pulled away from the field after the fly to easily out-split the field on the latter three legs of the medley. Coming in second was Dakota Luther of local Austin Swim Club with a time of 2:21.34.

Dakota Luther Lands in 15-16 Top 30 With 2:11.6 200 Fly in Austin

Dakota Luther smashed her personal best for a big win tonight in Austin in the 200 fly.

2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Four Prelims Live Recap

After three days of intense competition it’s finally time to see what speed the men’s 100m freestyle has to offer.

2016 Longhorn Elite Invite: Day 3 Finals Race Videos

Find race videos from day 3 finals at the Longhorn Elite Invite here.

2016 Longhorn Elite Invite: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

On the final day of the 2016 Longhorn Elite Invite, we’ll see some of the nation’s top Olympic hopefuls compete in the 200 fly, 100 breast, 100 back, and 200 IM.