Leah Smith and Hali Flickinger lead the field in the 800 free at the TYR Pro Swim Series - Des Moines on Saturday Night. Smith came home with a chance to establish the top time of 2020 in the event.
Katie Ledecky posted the fastest time of 2019 in the 800m free on the first day of competition at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Richmond. Ledecky swam a 8:14.24 in her first 800m free race of the year. Second place was Leah Smith who came in right behind Ledecky at 8:16.33, taking almost a second off of her personal best. Third place was Kristel Kobrich at 8:36.19.