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Heartbreak for Minnetonka Swimmer David Plummer
Even with Minnetonka Swim Club's cheering, Plummer doesn't quite make it to the Olympics.
, 26, the beloved Minnetonka swim coach and Olympic hopeful, almost made it there Wednesday night.
At the U.S. Olympic swimming trial final, the first two finishers in each race make the Olympic team. Plummer finished third, with a personal best of 52.98 seconds, in the men's 100-meter backstroke.
Matt Grevers won the race in 52.08, and Nick Thoman finished second in 52.86.
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Rachel Bootsma, 18 from Eden Prairie, will travel to the London Games with a second-place finish in the 100-meter backstroke.
Come back to Minnetonka Patch for coverage and video of the Minnetonka Swim Club's reaction to their hero David Plummer's attempt.
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