Beisel Headed to Olympics, Hoelzer Sets Record
The Associated Press
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Jul 6, 2008 at 9:20 AM EST
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Jul 6, 2008 at 9:32 AM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Margaret Hoelzer has set the ninth world record of the U.S. swimming trials, winning the 200-meter backstroke in 2 minute, 6.09 seconds.
The 25-year-old got a great surge off the wall heading into her third lap, then closed strong to beat the record of 2:06.39 set by Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry in February.
Fifteen-year-old Saunderstown native Elizabeth Beisel, a rising star in American swimming, rallied to take the second Olympic spot in 2:06.92. Hard-luck Hayley McGregory finished third again, matching herfinish in the 100 back and denying her a berth on the Beijing team.
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