| Competition | 1972 USA Swimming National Championships (Outdoor/LCM) | 
|---|---|
| Venue | 
Chicago, Illinois
 | 
| Held | 4 August 1972 | 
| Status | Medal | 
| Competitors | 8 | 
| Countries | 2 | 
Chicago, Illinois / Portage Park / long-course metric (50m)
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Mary Montgomery Asheville Aquatic Club, NC  | 
5:04.96 | * | ||
| 🥈 | Jenny Bartz Santa Clara Swim Club  | 
5:05.26 | |||
| 🥉 | Lynn Vidali Santa Clara Swim Club  | 
5:07.64 | |||
| 4 | Terrie Block Phillips 66, Long Beach, CA  | 
5:11.59 | |||
| 5 | Cynthia Enze Lodi City Swim Club  | 
5:12.39 | |||
| 6 | Julie Woodcock Suburban Swim Club  | 
5:13.09 | |||
| 7 | Joan Hubbart El Monte Aquatic Club  | 
5:15.92 | |||
| 8 | Liz Hogan Aquabears  | 
5:16.05 |