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<?xml:namespace prefix=”st1″ ns=”urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags”?>OMAHA, Neb. Day three of the 2008 United States Olympic Trials continued Tuesday in Omaha, Neb.Virginia is being represented by 35 swimmers, including 25 current members, at the event.
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In the men’s 200 fly, Pat Reams placed 10th (1:59.15) in the heat race and was one of 16 swimmers to advance onto the semifinals. In the semis, Reams earned a 13th-place finish, touching at 2:00.16.
Joining Reams in the 200 fly was Lee Robertson (38th, 2:01.97), Ian Vogt (40th, 2:02.04) and Dan McMahon (55th, 2:03.13). Newcomer Brad Pottieger also placed 75th with a time of 2:05.31.
In the women’s 200 free, Jenna Harris was 78th overall with a time of 2:03.74.
Virginia had five swimmers compete in the women’s 200 IM. Newcomer Allysa Vavra led with way with a 29th-place performance, touching at 2:18.14. Top 50 finishers included Claire Crippen (43rd, 2:18.84), Liz Shaw (48th, 2:19.00) and Megan Evo (2:19.05). Amanda Faulkner also placed 77th with a time of 2:20.66.
Day four of the Olympic Trials continues Wednesday with the men’s 100 free and 200 breast and the women’s 200 fly.
For more information on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials, go online to the official event Web site at www.h2omaha.com