I know Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Soni broke it in the final heat, but this deserves its own thread.
A&M sophomore Breeja Larson cuts more than a second-and-a-half off her personal best and sets a U.S. Olympic Trials record in the 100 breast. She swam .7 faster than the swimmer thought to be the favorite for the second spot. Not anymore.
She now ranks third in the world (behind two other Americans) and becomes a medal favorite in London if she makes the U.S. team.
Caroline McElhany also swims in the final of the 100 fly. She ranks fifth coming in. Both races will be on NBC tonight.
[This message has been edited by Look Out Below (edited 6/26/2012 2:19p).]
A&M sophomore Breeja Larson cuts more than a second-and-a-half off her personal best and sets a U.S. Olympic Trials record in the 100 breast. She swam .7 faster than the swimmer thought to be the favorite for the second spot. Not anymore.
She now ranks third in the world (behind two other Americans) and becomes a medal favorite in London if she makes the U.S. team.
Caroline McElhany also swims in the final of the 100 fly. She ranks fifth coming in. Both races will be on NBC tonight.
[This message has been edited by Look Out Below (edited 6/26/2012 2:19p).]