Commonwealth Trials – Women’s 200 backstroke final

Sarah price continued her dominance of the backstroke event, winning her second backstroke title with a new British record in the 200m to finish some 2 seconds clear of world bronze medallist Jo Fargus. Defending Commonwealth champion Katy Sexton in third was also under the QT and will be hoping for the chance to defend in July. Junior Stephanie Proud completed an impressive senior championships, finishing 5th despite being only 13.

Result:
1. Sarah PRICE 22 Barnet Copt 2:10.78
2. Joanne FARGUS 20 Bath Univ 2:12.83
3. Katy SEXTON 19 Portsmouth N 2:13.73
4. Karen LEE 19 LCLM/COBW 2:14.41
5. Stephanie PROUD 13 DAQE/CLSE 2:15.35
6. Helen DON DUNCAN 20 Co Coventry 2:16.31
7. Julie FORT 20 Co Newcastle 2:17.89
8. Bethan COOLE 17 Nofio Cymru 2:19.53