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Jessica Hardy Breaks Another World Record at US Open Jessica Hardy's comeback tour continued tonight as she erased yet another World Record from the books at the US Open. After taking down the 50m WR yesterday, she contested the 100m distance today and destroyed the global mark set by Rebecca Soni in Rome to 1:04.45. You can see all the results from US Open action here. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:08:15 EDT Comments (0)

Jessica Hardy Returns, Shatters 50 Breast World Record Jessica Hardy returned to competition at the US Open this week and she's already made a big splash. Yesterday, she finished 2nd in the 100 Free, after a 55.07 swim. The gold went to Erika Erndl with a meet record-setting 54.59 and the bronze to Sam Woodward in 55.37. Swim Star Megan Romano placed 5th in 55.52. Then, today, Jessica swam a 100 Breast time trial and broke the 50 Breast World Record in the process. She split a 29.95 to improve the mark set just days ago in Rome by Russia's Yuliya Efimova. Follow all the action from Federal Way here. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:39:53 EDT Comments (0)

Megan Romano and Jessica Hardy to compete at US Open Swim Stars Megan Romano and Jessica Hardy are in Seattle (Federal Way) this week for the US Open, being held from tomorrow through Saturday at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center and hosted by the King Aquatic Club. Megan did not swim at the World Championship Trials last month, choosing to focus more on training and getting ready for her career at the University of Georgia this fall. Her events at the US Open include the 100 Free, 50 Free, and 100 Back. Jessica is coming off a 1 year ban following her positive test at last year's Olympic Trials. She will contest the 50 Free, 100 Breast, and 100 Free. You can view the full psych sheet here, courtesy of USA Swimming, who will also provide results and recaps. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:12:42 EDT Comments (0)