| Competition | 1972 USA Swimming National Championships (Outdoor/LCM) | 
|---|---|
| Venue | 
Chicago, Illinois
 | 
| Held | 4 August 1972 | 
| Status | Medal | 
| Competitors | 8 | 
| Countries | 1 | 
Chicago, Illinois / Portage Park / long-course metric (50m)
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Shirley Babashoff Huntington Beach Aquatic Club  | 
2:05.21 | * | ||
| 🥈 | Keena Rothhammer Santa Clara Swim Club  | 
2:06.17 | |||
| 🥉 | Ann Marshall Jack Nelson Swim Club  | 
2:07.54 | |||
| 4 | Ann Simmons Lakewood Aquatic Club  | 
2:08.13 | |||
| 5 | Sandi Johnson Arden Hills Swim Club  | 
2:08.17 | |||
| 6 | Jenny Kemp Cincinnati Pepsi Marlins  | 
2:08.84 | |||
| 7 | Nancy Spitz Arden Hills Swim Club  | 
2:09.41 | |||
| 8 | Sandra Bucha McDonald's-Hinsdale Swim Club, IL  | 
2:10.40 |