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David Plummer Fires Warning Shot With Top-Ranked Effort in 100 Backstroke (52.40)
- Updated: June 5, 2016
Perhaps the most overlooked man in the American ranks provided his latest reminder on Saturday night that he’s going to be a significant factor at United States Olympic Trials later this month. That’s what could be gleaned from the performance of David Plummer at the Indianapolis stop of the USA Swimming Pro Series.
A Team USA member at each of the past three World Championships, Plummer is targeting his first Olympic berth this summer, and he certainly looks to be in position to make it happen. Racing in Indy, Plummer blasted a time of 52.40 to take top honors in the 100 backstroke and generate serious momentum heading into Omaha, where Trials will be conducted for the third consecutive time.
After cruising to a mark of 53.24 during the preliminaries, Plummer dropped a 52.40 clocking during finals, an effort that vaulted the 30-year-old veteran to No. 1 in the world rankings. Plummer’s performance clipped the 52.48 that reigning world champion Mitch Larkin produced at the Australian Olympic Trials.
Plummer was out in 25.62 and returned in 26.78 to notch the quickest time of his career. While rising star Ryan Murphy and reigning Olympic champion Matt Grevers receive the majority of the focus in the event, Plummer has proven he’ll be a tough out. At least one athlete will be left off the U.S. Olympic roster who would be a medal threat at the Olympic Games in Rio.
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