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Twichell Excels at Open Water National Championships
4/26/2015 6:08:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
MIROMAR LAKES, Fla. – Former Duke All-American and current U.S. national team member Ashley Twichell turned in a pair of top-three finishes in the 5 and 10-kilometer events at this weekend's Open Water National Championships, held by USA Swimming in Miromar Lakes, Fla.
Twichell came from behind to take second in Sunday's 5K race, clocking a time of 1:01.53.638. She finished behind only Haley Anderson (1:01.51.291).
On Friday, Twichell competed in the 10K, leading the charge along with Anderson for the majority of the first four laps. The end of the race came down to four swimmers, with Twichell crossing the finish line third in 2:02.39.903. Becca Mann claimed the title (2:02.38.344) and Anderson followed in second (2:02.38.709).
A 2011 graduate of Duke, Twichell was an All-American and ACC champion in the 1,650-yard freestyle during her collegiate career while also receiving Academic All-America recognition. She remains the program record holder in the 500 freestyle, 1,000 freestyle and the 1,650 freestyle.
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