Former Gopher Keri Hehn competed in the 200 breaststroke final tonight, at the United States Olympic Swimming Trials, in Omaha, Neb. The event continues through Sunday. Hehn clocked a time of 2:26.89, but Rebecca Soni won the event in 2:22.60, while Amanda Beard finished second (2:25.13) and Caitlin Leverenz followed in third.
In preliminary action, freestyler Christine Jennings competed in the 800 freestyle. She clocked a time of 8:48.90, which placed her 24th out of 55 competitors. Incoming freshman Ashley Steenvoorden held a time of 9:03.49 to finish 51st, respectively. Former Gopher Katie Wind led Minnesota in the 200 back. Wind touched the wall in 2:16.38 and tied for 45th overall. Roxane Akradi placed 53rd overall in 2:16.86, while Castina Wabeke held a time of 2:19.70 for 86th overall.