Hoelzer sets world record in 200m backstroke
July 5, 2008 | 5:30
pm
OMAHA -- Margaret Hoelzer set a world record in the 200-meter backstroke at the U.S. swimming trials, in 2:06.09, breaking the 2:06.39 mark set by Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe.
Elizabeth Beisel was second and Hayley McGregory third in the race.
"I'm just so excited right now," Hoelzer said. "This is my first world record. Elizabeth (Beisel) actually helped me out a lot, to be honest. I just thought, 'Don't go 2:06 high, get a little lower.' "
-- Lisa Dillman
