Ledecky Continues 800-Meter Free Reign on Opening Night of U.S. Open
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
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GREENSBORO, NC. – Florida Gators volunteer coach Katie Ledecky continued her historical run in the 800m free during Wednesday night's U.S. Open opener. Ledecky won the event by over 23 seconds.
Alfonso Mestre placed second in the men's 800m free, clocking a 7:54.80. Eric Brown placed sixth with a 8:04.47. 2023 signee Josh Parent swam a top-10 time of 8:09.41.
The 2022 Toyota U.S. Open continues tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
Women's 800m Free:
1. Katie Ledecky - 8:13.90
2. Michaela Mattes* - 8:37.89
*2023 Signee*
Men's 800m Free:
2. Alfonso Mestre - 7:54.80
6. Eric Brown - 8:04.47
9. Josh Parent* - 8:09.41
*2023 Signee*
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Alfonso Mestre placed second in the men's 800m free, clocking a 7:54.80. Eric Brown placed sixth with a 8:04.47. 2023 signee Josh Parent swam a top-10 time of 8:09.41.
The 2022 Toyota U.S. Open continues tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
Women's 800m Free:
1. Katie Ledecky - 8:13.90
2. Michaela Mattes* - 8:37.89
*2023 Signee*
Men's 800m Free:
2. Alfonso Mestre - 7:54.80
6. Eric Brown - 8:04.47
9. Josh Parent* - 8:09.41
*2023 Signee*
FOLLOW THE GATORS
SOCIAL: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
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