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Micah Sumrall dominated the final of the women’s 200 breast, winning by more than a second and finishing as the only woman under 2:23 in the field when she touched in 2:22.06. Turning first at the 100 in 1:08.26, she split 36.41/37.39 on the way home to punch her ticket to Pan Pacs and move up to #4 in the world rankings. That is a huge return for the 28-year-old after missing the 2016 Rio Olympics.
In second was Aggie swimmer Bethany Galat, who used a strong back half and the fastest final 50 split of the field (37.01) to grab silver in 2:23.32. Finishing third was Annie Lazor in 2:24.42, while Emily Escobedo was fourth in 2:25.22. Notably, Olympian and 100 breaststroke world record holder Lilly King was back in fifth in 2:25.31 after taking the race out hard the first 50 and sitting second at the 100.
Rounding out the rest of the A-final was Zoe Bartel (2:25.67), Ella Nelson (2:25.98), and Riley Scott (2:26.21). Bartel, who is just 17-years-old, moved up to become the third fastest 17-18 ever, sitting only behind King and Olympic gold medalist Amanda Beard.
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Well then!
Great swim and great interview
Yeah Micah!!!
#goldswimming
Congratulations