As predicted, Simon Militis provided Gregor Tait’s biggest challenge as he finished second behind the scot in teh 200 backstroke to book a game splace. The race showed plenty of promise for the next generation of British Backstorkers with 3 finalists under the age of 20, one of whom, James Goddard gave himself a great chance of a place in the games, finishing as the second English swimmer and under the qualifying time.

1. Gregor TAIT 22 Co Edinburgh 2:00.02
2. Simon MILITIS 24 Portsmouth N 2:00.59
3. James GODDARD 19 Stockport Mo 2:00.69
4. Ross HUGHES 18 BRES/EESS 2:04.37
5. Dan SMITH 23 Leic Peng 2:04.74
6. David O’BRIEN 19 Prescot 2:05.71
7. Liam TANCOCK 16 Exeter City 2:08.21
8. Lee WARCUP 20 KUHE/BHMM 2:08.65