Breeja Larson Powers to 100 Breast Victory at 2017 Arena Pro Series Austin
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Women’s 100 Breast
Olympians Breeja Larson and Melanie Margalis held a tight race for the first 5-meters, but after the turn Larson made her move and began pulling away. Larson stopped the clock at a 1:07.17 to claim her first gold of the meet.
Margalis settled for second and a final time of 1:07.88, while Great Britain’s Imogen Clark rounded out the medal podium with a 1:08.46 finish.
NC State’s Kayla Brumbaum picked up fourth with a time of 1:08.72, followed by Nashville Aquatics’ Alex Walsh and her time of 1:10.16.
Great Britain’s Katie Matts (1:10.41), UBC Thunderbirds’ Hillary Metcalfe (1:11.48), and Nashville Aquatics’ Ella Nelson (1:12.43) completed the top eight.