A swim just 0.36 outside his own British record and well inside the qualifying time saw James Hickman comfortably into the final, more than a second ahead of Steve Parry. Parry will make sure Hickman doesn't have it all his own way however as he looks for the QT of 53.64.

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A commonwealth and british record from Alison Sheppard secured her place as fastest qualifier for the 50 free final, where she will renew her rivalry with Therese Alsjammer. These two were well ahead of third placed Ros Brett, who will need to improve to be in contention, but who made the qualifying time. … Continue Reading→

The expected patter in the breastroke semi's, with Kirstly Balfour once again leading the way. The title is likely to come down to Jaime King and Heidi Earp though, as both ladies aim for the British Record in the final; it will need to go for automatic qualificaition.

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Fireworks in teh men's 50 breat semi's - James gibosn set a new British Commonwealth and Eurpoean record to qualify fastest. Darren Mew was also inside the old British and Commonwealth record in a close second place. Gibson expects more in the final.

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Georgina Lee lowered here own 24-hour old British record to comfortably win teh 100 fly title. She nicked an extra 6/100 of a second from her semi swim to establish the new reord. Margie Pedder held off Portsmouth team mate Caroline Smart for third. Nicola Jackson looks likely to miss … Continue Reading→