Men’s swimming: Peirsol claims silver in 100 back
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Aaron Peirsol, the reigning world-record holder in
the 200-meter backstroke, grabbed the silver medal in the 100 back after
his 51.71 clocking Thursday in the FINA Short Course World Championships
in Moscow.
Peirsol won the preliminary heat, clocking a 51.98, and took third in
the semifinals after a 52.36 swim. Matt Welsh won the gold medal in the
100 back touching the wall in 51.26.
Peirsol will compete in the 200 back Sunday.
A story in Tuesday’s edition was in error, stating he had finished
third. The third-place finish was in the semifinal.
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