Asia Seidt Wins, Kentucky Sweeps 200 Back in Columbus

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick

Asia Seidt took it out fast and held consistent splits en route to winning the women’s 200 back on the third night of the 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series in Columbus. She stopped the clock in 2:08.91 for the title.

Tonight’s time marks a new personal best for Seidt and currently ranks her fourth among American women for the 2017-18 season.

It was a Wildcat sweep as Ali Galyer took second in 2:09.93 and Bridgette Alexander finished third in 2:11.98.

Erin Earley (2:12.27), Alina Kendzior (2:14.29), Emi Moronuki (2:14.34), Emma Seiberlich (2:14.50) and Kristen Romano (2:16.14) also posted top eight finishes.

Event 15  Women 200 LC Meter Backstroke
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        World: W 2:04.06  8/3/2012  Missy Franklin, USA Olympic Team
     American: A 2:04.06  8/3/2012  Missy Franklin, USA Olympic Team
    U.S. Open: O 2:05.68  6/26/2013 Missy Franklin, Colorado STARS-C
     Jr World: J 2:06.76  6/29/2017 Kaylee McKeown, Australia
     Pro Swim: P 2:06.36  2018      Taylor Ruck
    Name            Age Team              Prelims     Finals  FINA Points
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                            === A - Final ===                            
 
  1 Asia Seidt       20 Kentucky Aquatic  2:12.16    2:08.91   891  
    r:+0.58  30.56      1:03.39 (32.83)
        1:36.35 (32.96)     2:08.91 (32.56)
  2 Ali Galyer       20 Kentucky Aquatic  2:10.77    2:09.93   870  
             30.78      1:03.81 (33.03)
        1:36.81 (33.00)     2:09.93 (33.12)
  3 Bridgette Alexa  22 Kentucky Aquatic  2:11.52    2:11.98   830  
    r:+0.60  31.29      1:04.39 (33.10)
        1:38.07 (33.68)     2:11.98 (33.91)
  4 Erin Earley      19 Cavalier Swimmin  2:13.07    2:12.27   825  
    r:+0.67  31.47      1:05.19 (33.72)
        1:39.17 (33.98)     2:12.27 (33.10)
  5 Alina Kendzior   20 Univ Louisville   2:14.59    2:14.29   788  
    r:+0.53  31.49      1:04.73 (33.24)
        1:39.22 (34.49)     2:14.29 (35.07)
  6 Emi Moronuki     25 Phoenix Swim Clu  2:15.97    2:14.34   787  
    r:+0.54  31.20      1:05.47 (34.27)
        1:40.51 (35.04)     2:14.34 (33.83)
  7 Emma Seiberlich  19 Phoenixville      2:14.58    2:14.50   784  
    r:+0.66  31.87      1:05.75 (33.88)
        1:40.22 (34.47)     2:14.50 (34.28)
  8 Kristen Romano   18 Ohio State Swim   2:15.28    2:16.14   756  
    r:+0.57  31.82      1:06.63 (34.81)
        1:41.58 (34.95)     2:16.14 (34.56)

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