Watch: Leah Smith and Bobby Finke Post 800 Free Wins – PSS Westmont Day 1 Race Videos

By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam

2023 PRO SWIM SERIES – WESTMONT

• April 12-15, 2023
• FMC Aquatic Center, Westmont, Illinois
• Long Course Meters (50 meters)
• Event Central
• Pre-Scratch timeline
• Psych Sheets
• Live Stream
• Live Results
• Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The 2023 Pro Swim Series at the FMC Aquatic Center in Westmont, IL, kicked off last night. The first night of the meet featured timed finals of the men’s and women’s 800 freestyles. In this post, you’ll find the race videos from the fastest men’s and women’s heats of the event. All race videos in this post are from USA Swimming’s YouTube channel.

WOMEN’S 800 FREESTYLE

• World Record: 8:04.79 – Katie Ledecky (2016)
• American Record: 8:04.79 – Katie Ledecky (2016)
• Pro Swim Series Record: 8:06.68 – Katie Ledecky (2016)
• US Open Record: 8:06.68 – Katie Ledecky (2016)

Top 3:

1. Leah Smith – 8:28.23
2. Beatriz Dizotti – 8:32.93
3. Kristel Kobrich – 8:37.18

Watch veteran Leah Smith post a solid April time of 8:28.23 to win the women’s 800 free convincingly last night. Also watch out for 37-year-old Kristel Kobrich, who notched a third-place finish with an 8:37.18. Kobrich has been one of the most prolific women’s distance swimmers in South American history, having competed for Chile in the past five Olympics.

MEN’S 800 FREESTYLE

• World Record: 7:32.12 – Lin Zhang (2008)
• American Record: 7:39.36 – Bobby Finke (2022)
• Pro Swim Series Record: 7:48.50 – Ahmed Hafnaoui (2023)
• US Open Record: 7:43.32 – Bobby Finke (2022)

Top 3:

1. Bobby Finke – 7:53.96
2. Charlie Clark – 7:57.97
3. Tommy-Lee Camblong – 8:01.02

American Record holder Bobby Finke pulled away from Charlie Clark on the back half of the race to post a 7:53.96.

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