Ahalya Lettenberger Bears Team USA Flag and Earns Silver

Ahalya Lettenberger became a three-time World Para Swimming Championship medalist by capturing the silver medal in the women's S7 400-meter freestyle on Tuesday at the Manchester Aquatics Centre in the United Kingdom. 

Lettenberger was second to teammate Morgan Stickney, who set a world record in the event, giving Team USA its first 1-2 finish at the 2023 World Championships.  

She previously won a silver medal in the event at the 2019 world championships and earned a bronze medal in the event last year.  She also captured a silver medal in the S7 200 IM at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

In addition, Ahalya was selected by Team USA to be the Team USA Flag bearer during the opening ceremonies on Monday evening.