Byrne Opens Competition on Wednesday at the 2019 U.S. Open

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ATLANTA - Tulane University freshman Lilly Byrne opened competition for the Green Wave swimming and diving team on Wednesday at the 2019 Toyota U.S. Open Championships.

Byrne was the lone competitor for the Green Wave on Wednesday as she took part in the 800-meter freestyle event, finishing in a time of 9:01.83 and placed 51st overall in a field that featured some of the world's top competitors, including Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky, who won the event in a time of 8:14.59.

The four-day event is being held at the McAuley Aquatic Center and will also feature Green Wave sophomore Noa Heron, freshman Madison Cummings, senior Olivia Johnson, junior Kate McDonald and senior Jordan Morling.

The 2019 Toyota U.S. Open Championships will be streamed live on usaswimming.org. Fans can click here for a complete breakdown of the TV/Webcast schedule. The A Finals on Dec. 6 will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network, and the A Finals on Dec. 6 and 7 will be streaming on nbcsports.com.

Competition resumes on Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. with preliminary competition in the women's 400-meter free style, which will feature Byrne, Johnson, and Heron.

Tulane Participant List:
Lilly Byrne - 800 free, 400 free, 200 free, 1500 free
Madison Cummings - 100 fly, 100 back
Noa Heron - 400 free
Olivia Johnson - 400 free, 200 IM, 400 IM and 1500 free
Kate McDonald - 200IM, 100 breast, 200 breast
Jordan Morling - 400 IM and 200 back

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Byrne Opens Competition on Wednesday at the 2019 U.S. Open

Players Mentioned

Lilly Byrne

Madison Cummings

Noa Heron

Olivia Johnson

Kate McDonald

Jordan Morling

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