Eichbrecht swims in the pool at West Bloomfield High.

Photo provided by Ronson Webster

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield High senior Elizabeth Eichbrecht swam her final high school event Nov. 21 at Oakland University in the MHSAA Division 1 state meet.

As expected, she went out on top, with state titles in both the 200- and 500-yard freestyle.

“I accomplished what I wanted to accomplish this year,” she said. “This year, being my last year, I really wanted to put a stamp on it and end it the best way I possibly could.”

Eichbrecht certainly achieved that. Not only did she win titles in both events, but she also set All-Finals records in both races. Eichbrecht’s 200-yard prelim time of 1:45:05 broke a record set in 2007 by Olympic medalist Allison Schmitt.

“My accomplishments are lifted

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