Amanda Weir Sprints to 100 Free Victory at 2017 Arena Pro Series Austin
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Women’s 100 Free
Amanda Weir of SwimAtlanta continued to hold off the competition in finals of the women’s 100 free. The 30-year-old veteran delivered a smooth stroke to hold off a charging field with a 54.60.
HPCO’s Kayla Sanchez, one of five Canadians in the field, picked up the silver with a final time of 55.19, followed closely by NC State’s Alexia Zevnik and her time of 55.21.
Michelle Williams, also of HPCO, grabbed fourth with a 55.31, while 16-year-old Taylor Ruck of Scottsdale Aquatics was fifth with a 55.43.
HPCO’S Rebecca Smith (55.82), Great Britain’s Kathryn Greenslade (55.86), and Texas A&M’s Beryl Gastaldello (56.96) rounded out the top eight finishers.