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Your questions answered

A selection of your questions and answers follows.

Is Ryk Neethling still training in the US?
Ian

No, he's back in his homeland, training in South Africa.

Will Zoe Baker be able to swim for New Zealand in the Commonwealth Games?
FH

Yes, following a short delay, her clearance from the CGF came through in June this year and subject to trials she will be in Melbourne.

Has Libby Lenton changed her training since taking up the 200m freestyle as well?
Tara

She didn't say anything about changing her training, just that she likes swimming short course beacuse of her fast start and turns. She did say she was carrying a bit of extra weight (which she hoped was muscle!) which she thinks is helping her in the distance events, plus her pacing is getting better.

Do we know why Ian Thorpe didn't swim in the final of the 100m freestyle?
Steve

He's been sick all week and after posting a pretty good time this morning preferred to rest this evening. He also confirmed he won't be swimming the 400m freestyle in Melbourne next year.

Will we be able to watch the competition on TV?
M G Jones

In Australia live coverage is available on Fox Sports 2 with delayed terrestrial highlights on Channel 9. There is no TV coverage live or delayed to the UK as far as we are aware.

Are live results available on the web?
Test

Yes, live results are available at Omega Live Timing

Did Kirsty Coventry get her Commonwealth record?
Test

No, Zimbabwe withdrew from the Commonwealth in 2003 and as such she is ineligible to set Commonwealth Records at the current time.

Is Ian Thorpe taking part?
Steve

Yes, Thorpe will line up in the 100m freestyle, his only swim of the weekend.

Where is the meet being held?
Steve

The event is taking place in the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, the venue for the 2000 Olympics.

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