It was a mixed night in the Budapest pool for Britain as the home squad made their traditionally slow start to a major meet. There was considerable cause for optimism however in the shape of six qualifiers for tomorrow’s finals – a 100% conversion rate from the semi-finals

The ladies 4x100m freestyle relay heats saw Britain take a bit of a gamble as all four of the first choice squad were rested for tonight’s finals but the morning quartet performed admirably securing, 7th place and a lane in the final. Meanwhile 8 other Britons successfully negotiaed the first morning’s competition.

Britain’s swimmers are making final preparations ahead of the start of competition at the European Championships in Budapest this week.