Chris Nolan claims Boys 200 yard freestyle gold medal – Swimming news
Chris T Nolan of Corcoran High School-CC claimed gold medal of Boys 200 yard freestyle on first day of the 2013 High School State Swimming Championships (CIF Central Division 2) on Wednesday, May 22.
The 16-year-old Nolan lived up to the expectations of his supporters by dominating the playoff of 200 yard event. With his astonishing pace, Nolan managed to excel on the finishing end for gold medal.
He remained marginally ahead of his following swimmer and rushed his way towards the finishing end for the title with the timing of 1 minute and 41.35 seconds.
The champion was chased by Chris Salcido of Independence High School-CC, who was only 0.22 seconds behind and emerged on the medal rostrum for silver medal with the timing of 1 minute and 41.57 seconds.
The second best finisher was followed by Conor Martin of Tulare Union High School, who was almost six seconds apart and clocked a time of 1 minute and 47.48 seconds for bronze medal.
Fourth fastest spot of the race was obtained by Trevor De Leeuw of Tulare Union High School, who was two body lengths behind and tapped the wall with the timing of 1 minute and 49.27 seconds.
Kevin Hinson of Central High School, who was only half body length behind and clocked a time of 1 minute and 49.85 seconds, traced Leeuw.
Joshua Koster of Central Valley Christian-CC, who concluded his race in sixth place by posting a time of 1 minute and 50.69 seconds, obtained sixth fastest spot of the race.
Seventh position of the race was obtained by Chance Marchini of Highland High School-CC, who stayed almost 0.85 seconds slower and clocked a time of 1 minute and 51.54 seconds.
Colin Plank of Central High School, who was just 0.12 seconds behind and posted a time of 1 minute and 51.66 seconds, obtained eighth position of the race.
In addition, Nolan received a huge round of applause from the audience for his commendable pace while the position holders received medals and accolades at the victory ceremony of the tournament after the session.
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