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***Note: This video was taken on October 29, after Weinstein won the 400 Free, before she had announced she would be declining her spot on the USA Roster for the 2026 SCM World Championships***
After what seemed like a successful week of racing in Westmont, SwimSwam spoke with Claire Weinstein, who won the 400 and 800 freestyles. Weinstein didn't end her summer on a high note, having to withdraw from Pan Pacific Champs after contracting viral meningitis.
Weinstein explained where she was in the process of recovery, saying she was eager to return to racing but also noting that she's "not completely out of the woods yet", referring to her health. The Cal Bear's results qualified her for a spot on the World Champs team headed to Beijing, but given her current health status, she declined that spot.