Olivia Smoliga: “The 100 back gives me so much anxiety” (Video)

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WOMEN’S 100 BACK

• NCAA record: Ally Howe (2017)- 49.69
• American record: Ally Howe (2017)- 49.69
• U.S. Open record: Ally Howe (2017)- 49.69
• Championship Record: Kathleen Baker (2017)- 49.80
• 2016 NCAA Champion: Rachel Bootsma (Cal)- 50.28

1. Kathleen Baker (Cal)- 49.84
2. Olivia Smoliga (Georgia)- 50.04
3. Hannah Stevens (Missouri)- 50.57

Cal’s Kathleen Baker roared to a 23.97 split en route to a 49.84 victory, putting up the 3rd fastest performance of all time. Georgia’s Olivia Smoliga touched in 50.04, making her the 6th fastest performer of all time to take the runner-up spot ahead of Missouri’s Hannah Stevens.

Stanford’s Ally Howe, the American Record holder, touched 4th in 50.58 ahead of teammate Janet Hu (50.73). Texas freshman Claire Adams cleared the 51-barrier for the first time, clocking in at 50.95 for 6th place.

Cal’s Amy Bilquist had the 6th fastest swim of the night, touching in 50.86 to win the B final.