Reported by Lauren Neidigh.
Produced by Coleman Hodges.
WOMEN’S 400 FREE
- Ashley Twichell, 4:08.99
- Marie-Sophie Harvey, 4:09.69
- Melanie Margalis, 4:10.54
Ashley Twichell threw down a 4:08.99 to win the women’s 400 free, followed by Canadian Mary-Sophie Harvey in 4:09.69. Those two were the only swimmers under 4:10, but Melanie Margalis returned to the pool for this event, clocking a personal best 4:10.54 to pick up bronze. Barely missing the podium was Great Britain’s Holly Hibbott (4:10.56), who finished .02 behind Margalis for 4th.
Who’s is Ashley training with now?
She is attached to NCAC which is North Carolina Aquatic Club. They are associated with the UNC team, so maybe she is training there with DeSelm.