Santa Clarita’s Abbey Weitzeil recorded the fastest preliminary time in the 100-meter freestyle Thursday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials and set a personal best in the process. The 19-year-old Weitzeil finished in 53.58 seconds, well ahead of her previous best of 53.77 seconds. Amanda Weir, who set the American record in the event in 2009, finished second in 53.76 seconds. Other big names advancing in the event include Katie Ledecky, Missy Franklin and Simone Manuel. The semifinals are Thursday night at CenturyLink Center, and the finals are Friday.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 30, 2016 16:07 UTC