| Competition | 1961 USA Swimming National Championships (Outdoor/LCM) | 
|---|---|
| Venue | 
Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA
 | 
| Held | 13 August 1961 | 
| Status | Medal | 
| Competitors | 8 | 
| Countries | 1 | 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / John B. Kelly Pool, Fairmount Park / long-course metric (50m)
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Carolyn House Los Angeles Athletic Club  | 
2:18.9 | |||
| 🥈 | Robyn Johnson Northern Virginia Aquatic Club  | 
2:20.2 | |||
| 🥉 | Martha Randall Vesper Boat Club  | 
2:21.0 | |||
| 4 | Pokey Watson Santa Clara Swim Club  | 
2:21.4 | |||
| 5 | Diana Seaward Coral Ridge, FL  | 
2:22.9 | |||
| 6 | Martha LeFebre Indianapolis Aquatic Club  | 
2:23.4 | |||
| 7 | Terri Lee Stickles Unattached  | 
2:23.8 | |||
| 8 | Sharon Marston Riviera Club, Indianapolis, IN  | 
2:25.4 |