SECOND IS GOOD ENOUGH
Rachel Bootsma qualified for the London Olympics by finishing second Wednesday in the U.S. trials in the 100-meter backstroke. The results:
Rank Swimmer Semifinal time
1 Missy Franklin :58.85
2 Rachel Bootsma :59.49
3 Natalie Coughlin 1:00.06
4 Olivia Smoliga 1:00.46
5 Bonnie Brandon 1:00.82
6 Jennifer Connolly 1:00.83
7 Kylie Stewart 1:00.86
8 Megan Romano 1:01.02
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