world-record pace at the turn. But the 29-year-old couldn't hold off two teenagers. Eighteen-year-old Rachel Bootsma got past the 11-time Olympic medalist, as well, claiming the second Olympic spot in 59.49. Coughlin was third
championships in Shanghai. Franklin won three gold medals and a bronze in China, including the 200 backstroke title. Rachel Bootsma was second at 59.65, joining Franklin as the only two women under 1 minute. Ryan Lochte, who won five golds in
said. Other winners Saturday included Amanda Weir in the women's 50 free, Cesar Cielo in the men's 50 free, Rachel Bootsma in the women's 100 backstroke, Tianna Rissling in the women's 200 breaststroke, Eric Shanteau in the men's
Aya Terakawa, Japan, 56.92. 4, Mariya Gromova, Russia, 57.94. 5, Fabiola Molina, Brazil, 58.07. 6, Rachel Bootsma , United States, 58.26. 7, Tianlongzi Xu, China, 58.41. 8, Belinda Hocking, Australia, 58.42. 100