Aaron interview with Swimming World Magazine about the 100m Back semi final -> here
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Aaron qualified 2nd for tonight’s final in the 100m Backstroke,
All Results can be found here
Day 2 Finals
* Men 100m Backstroke
2 3 PEIRSOL Aaron TXLAST 0.73 26.09 53.26
For more check USA Swimming’s Trial page, NBColympics.com Trials webpage or Swimming World’s Trials website
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* Peirsol’s 100-meter backstroke record nearly bested
* U.S. Olympic Trials: Randall Bal, Aaron Peirsol Trade Meet Record in 100 Back Semis
“... World-record holder and reigning Olympic champion Aaron Peirsol grabbed the second seed for the championship heat behind a time of 53.26. Peirsol owns the world record in 52.98 and another venture into the world of 52 could be on the horizon. While Bal will be out fast, Peirsol can close on anyone in the world, a scenario that sets up a super showdown.
“I haven’t shaved yet,” Peirsol said. “I was just trying to build the whole thing and take it step-by-step. I want to do better than I did tonight, just kind of build the race and get that under my belt.” ...”
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