World Champ Trials – Day 5 Prelims

8:02:28 AM: First event this morning is the women’s 100 Free

8:09:54 AM: Felicia Lee’s 100 Free prelim time = 56.65

8:20:10 AM: Dana Vollmer’s 54.21 was the top time of he women’s 100 Free prelim heats. Amanda Weir qualified 2nd in 54.25, with Magnuson 3rd (54.45)

8:26:17 AM: Matt Grevers 200 Back Prelim = 1:57.04

8:34:54 AM: Tyler Clary (1:55.37) is the top qualifier for the 200 Back final. Aaron Peirsol’s 1:55.78 was the next time with Lochte’s 1:55.99 3rd

8:35:30 AM: Matt Grevers will also race in the A final after earning the 4th seed.

8:37:40 AM: The 200 Back looks to be “the” event of the night. I wouldn’t be surprised if there is a new World Record!

9:01:28 AM: Keri Hehn posted a 2:26.05 200 Breast to lead the field into finals. Next qualifiers: Elizabeth Tinnon (2:27.09) & Rebecca Soni (2:27.35)

9:18:40 AM: Eric Shanteau took down the 200 Breast American Record with a 2:08.43 performance! Can’t wait for finals!

9:24:20 AM: Shanteau is obviously the top seed, followed by George Klein (2:11.25) and Scott Spann (2:12.33)