Canadian Penny Oleksiak victorious at Atlanta Swim Classic
Canadian Olympic medallist Penny Oleksiak posted two top-three finishes including a victory in the women’s 200-metre butterfly on Saturday at the Atlanta Swim Classic.
The 17-year-old from Toronto clocked in at two minutes 11.22 seconds, ahead of Americans Lindsay Looney (2:14.49) and Abby Harter (2:15.14).
Oleksiak also placed second in the 50 freestyle with a time of 25.79, just behind winner Bailey Grinter of the U.S. (25.74). American Erika Brown (26.00) was third.
James Guest of Pointe-Claire, Que., was third in the men’s 200 breaststroke in 2:17.51. Miguel Delara of Mexico won the race in 2:14.60 and American Chandler Bray was second in 2:17.42.