Runge races to another top-five at national championships
June 30, 2017 | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
Wisconsin sophomore claims fifth place in 400-meter freestyle
INDIANAPOLIS — Cierra Runge's run of strong finishes at the USA Swimming National Championships continued Friday with a fifth-place showing in the 400-meter freestyle at IU Natatorium.
The Wisconsin sophomore clocked a time of 4 minutes, 8.43 seconds to claim fifth place in the race, which was won by Katie Ledecky in a U.S. open record time of 3:58.44.
Runge will race in her fourth and final event of the championships on Saturday, the meet's final day, when she competes in the 1500 freestyle. In addition to her fifth-place finish in the 400 freestyle, she also took fourth in the 800 free and sixth in the 200 free.
Saturday's preliminary rounds are set for 8 a.m. (CT) and the finals to follow at 5 p.m. Universal HD will air the finals session live from 5-7 p.m., with a live stream also available via the NBC Sports app.
Wisconsin Results – Friday
Women's 400 Freestyle
5. Cierra Runge (4:08.43)
30-p. Abby Jagdfeld (4:16.89)
Women's 100 Breaststroke
19-p. Maria Carlson (1:09.72)
28-p. Marissa Berg (1:10.84)
Women's 100 Backstroke
42-p. Beata Nelson (1:02.70)
Men's 100 Backstroke
19-p. Brett Pinfold (55.82)
("p" denotes preliminary round placing)
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