Commonwealth Trials – Day 6 Heats

Women’s 200 Fly
Following her two British records in the 100 fly, Georgina lLe maintained her status as number one, qualifying fastest for tonights final. Her own Bristish record may well be under threat, but expect Margie Pedder to push hard as she will also be looking for a games place.

Finalists:
1. Georgina LEE 20 Camphill Ed 2:12.30
2. Margaretha PEDDER 21 Portsmouth N 2:13.74
3. Caroline SMART 20 PORS/THTW 2:16.46
4. Joanne JACKSON 15 DAQE/RICE 2:16.85
5. Natalie TURNER 20 Stockport Mo 2:18.24
6. Terri DUNNING 17 BHMM/CHSM 2:18.25
7. Sarah PYNE 21 Loughboro Un 2:18.27
8. Rachel THOMPSON 17 Co Newcastle 2:18.46

Men’s 200 Breastroke
Scot Ian Edmond led the qualifiers in typical fashion with a comfortable swim. With Nick Gillingham’s 100m record gone already this wek, Edmond might just have a go at his 200 record tonight, having already removed David Wilkie from the Scottish record books last year. Watch out for a much faster time from Adam Whitehead, who qualified 6th, as he looks to get the chance to defend his 98 bronze medal.

Finalists:
1. Ian EDMOND 23 Co Edinburgh 2:16.39
2. Robin FRANCIS 19 Bath Univ 2:17.67
3. Andrew BREE 21 Ulster 2:18.80
4. Michael WILLIAMSON 21 Co Coventry 2:19.18
5. Adrian TURNER 25 Co Salford 2:19.24
6. Adam WHITEHEAD 22 Co Coventry 2:19.41
7. Darren MEW 22 Bath Univ 2:19.65
8. Chris TIDEY 19 Bath Univ 2:21.88

Women’s 400 IM
Holly fox led the qualifers comforatbly and coud well ahev Sharron Davie’s 22 year old Brisiths Record in her sights come tonights final. She will have to go close to it simply to qualify. 400 and 800 free winner Rebecca Cooke showed her versatility qualifying in second

Finalists:
1. Holly FOX 18 Co Glasgow 4:53.93
2. Rebecca COOKE 18 Co Glasgow 4:54.72
3. Thea EVANSON 22 Loughboro Un 4:55.76
4. Nathalie BROWN 18 Bo Southend 4:56.99
5. Louise COX 14 Portsmouth N 4:58.02
6. Julia PRESTON 15 Co Leeds 4:58.40
7. Laura CHASE 14 Portsmouth N 4:58.85
8. Rebecca SHAW 16 LDSE/AIRE 4:59.68