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Little Rock’s Olivia Elgin Qualifies for Prestigious U.S. Open Swim Meet After Standout Summer Performances

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LITTLE ROCK – Little Rock Trojan junior swimmer Olivia Elgin qualified for the U.S. Open swim meet this past summer while at the Speedo Sectionals.

Elgin swam in the Speedo Sectionals in Columbia, Mo., this past summer. She placed second in the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 56.74, which qualified her for the U.S. Open swim meet in Austin, Texas in December.

The U.S. Open Championships is one of the most competitive and prestigious swim meets in the country, drawing Olympians, NCAA Champions, and top international talent. The meet is a key stepping stone for swimmers aiming to compete at the international level as well as among the nation's elite.