Elizabeth Pelton
Encyclopedia
Elizabeth Anne Pelton is an American
swimmer.
in Rome
. Pelton opted not to compete in the 200 m IM in Rome because of a scheduling conflict with the 100 m backstoke, and was replaced by Ariana Kukors
for the event. Pelton also opted to swim the 50 m backstroke at the World Championships.
At the World Championships, Pelton placed sixth in the 200 m backstroke (2:08.04), 13th in the 100 m backstroke (1:00.51), and 22nd in the 50 m backstroke (28.86). Additionally, Pelton swam the backstroke leg of the 4x100 m medley preliminaries, but the United States did not advance to the final.
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United States
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swimmer.
2009
At the 2009 USA Nationals and World Championship Trials, Pelton placed second in the 100 m backstroke, 200 m backstroke, and 200 m individual medley, earning berths on the US roster for the 2009 World Aquatics Championships2009 World Aquatics Championships
The 2009 World Aquatics Championships or the XIII FINA World Championships were celebrated in Rome, Italy in 2009 from July 17 to August 2. The 2009 Championships featured competition in all 5 aquatics disciplines: diving, swimming, open water swimming, synchronized swimming and water polo.Rome won...
in Rome
Rome
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. Pelton opted not to compete in the 200 m IM in Rome because of a scheduling conflict with the 100 m backstoke, and was replaced by Ariana Kukors
Ariana Kukors
Ariana Kukors is an American swimmer. She currently holds the world record in the 200-meter individual medley ....
for the event. Pelton also opted to swim the 50 m backstroke at the World Championships.
At the World Championships, Pelton placed sixth in the 200 m backstroke (2:08.04), 13th in the 100 m backstroke (1:00.51), and 22nd in the 50 m backstroke (28.86). Additionally, Pelton swam the backstroke leg of the 4x100 m medley preliminaries, but the United States did not advance to the final.
Personal
Pelton trains at the T2 Aquatics Swim Club under Paul Yetter, who previously coached Katie HoffKatie Hoff
Kathryn "Katie" Elise Hoff is an American swimmer. Hoff is strongest in the 200 and 400 meter individual medley, though she is a very capable swimmer in many events, ranging from the four 200 meter events to the 800 meter freestyle...
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Personal bests (long course)
| Event | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 50 m backstroke | 28.86 | July 29, 2009 |
| 100 m backstroke | 59.99 | June 27, 2010 |
| 200 m backstroke | 2:07.48 | August 20, 2010 |