Maya DiRado ‘Lezaks’ Katinka Hosszu for 200 Back Gold (Race Video)

2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Swimming: August 6-13
• Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro
• Prelims – 9:00 a.m/12:00 p.m PST/EST (1:00 p.m local), Finals – 6:00 p.m/9:00 p.m PST/EST (10:00 p.m local)
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• Day 7 Schedule & Results
• Live Stream (NBC)

Recap courtesy Mitch Bowmile. 

To watch the 2016 Olympic women’s 200 back final, click the links below:

• In the United States
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• In Canada

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In the final race of her career, knowing that no matter the results she would be retiring to pursue a high-end job in Atlanta, Maya DiRado of the United Stats took down Katinka Hosszu of Hungary to win the gold for the stars ‘n’ stripes.

Hosszu took the early lead with DiRado, Hilary Caldwell of Canada, and Belinda Hockingof Australia all fighting for the silver and bronze medal positions. At the 100 wall it was Hosszu first followed by DiRado and Caldwell.

Through the 150 they turned in that order as DiRado pushed out in front of Caldwell and Hocking to establish herself as the clear favorite for silver in a race that looked all but won by Hosszu.

On the last 25, DiRado began to charge, pulling even with Hosszu as they surged for home. At the touch it was too close to call but DiRado got the win in 2:05.99 to Hosszu’s 2:06.06. Caldwell was third in 2:07.54. Hocking faded to fifth.