Emma Ball

2020 W. NCAA Picks: Potential for Two 49s in the 100 Back

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March 5, 2020 — Beata Nelson stormed to the win in this event last year, erasing every record to become the fastest female 100-yard backstroker in history (by a long shot). She won this event by almost an entire second, a gigantic win for the now-senior at Wisconsin. Nelson returns as favorite again with clear water behind her; she’s the only swimmer under 50 seconds this year at 49.70, and all signs point to another victory for her.

@SwimXps Beata Nelson is the favorite 100 #backstroker, but others could join her in the sub-50 hunt