We didn’t have to wait long for the first British records of the 2004 British Olympic trials as two were shattered in the first morning’s heat session.
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australian olympic team confirmed
The 42 strong Australian Olympic swimming team has been confirmed following last weeks trials. The squad was presented to the crowd at the Sydney Aquatic Centre following the conclusion of the final night of the selection meet, with one of the loudest cheers being reserved for Craig Stevens. The Australian public now waits with … Continue Reading→
lenton sets 100 free world record
In a sensational set of semi finals in the Australian Olympic Trials at the Sydney Aquatic centre, Lisbeth Lenton headed a string of world class times to break Inge de Bruijn’s 4 year old world record in the women’s 100m freestyle, posting a stunning 53.66.
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Simon Burnett showed he has made a remarkable recovery from his recent hand injury as he set a new English short course record for the 100m backstroke leading off the Arizona university 400m medley relay at the NCAA championships. Burnett's time of 52.81 lowered Martin Harris's old mark of 53.15 but was still just … Continue Reading→
thorpe’s water torture
Ian Thorpe will be unable to defend his Olympic 400m freestyle title in Athens, having been disqualified for a false start in the heats of that event at the Australian Olympic Trials in Sydney this morning.
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