Liberty Williams, Brinegar Top Distance Events at 2017 TYR Fran Crippen Meet of Champions
The 2017 TYR Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions splashed into action in Irvine, California with an easy session of distance events.
Liberty Williams grabbed a narrow victory over New Zealand’s Hayley McIntosh in the women’s 800 free. Williams posted a final time of 8:50.50, just ahead of McIntosh’s 8:50.72. McIntosh’s teammate Caitlin Deans delivered an 8:58.75 to pick up third and be the only other athlete beneath the nine-minute mark.
The men’s 1500 free was highlighted by a solid win from Mission Viejo’s Michael Brinegar. Brinegar stopped the clock at a 15:31.63 for first, while True Sweetser, swimming unattached, was second with a 15:36.44. Liam Egan, also swimming unattached, posted a third place finish of 15:41.00.
All results can be found on Meet Mobile – 2017 CA TYR/MVN Fran Crippen Mem SMOC
Jennifer Hooker Brinegar congrats to Michael!
Thanks, Adrian!!
Jennifer Hooker Brinegar Jennifer! Congrats on your boy. I’ll be down at the meet Sat/ Sun with my son. So fun seeing all the offspring swimming!
Hunter – Be sure to have Schubert introduce you to him (and your son!)!!
Jennifer Hooker Brinegar I met him last Fall with Mark.:)
That is awesome Jennifer! Way to go Michael! ?
Congratulations!
Way to go Michael!!!!
Well done Caitlin Deans with your third, wonderful time in the Freestyle event.