London was hit with the first big upsets of the meet on the 4th night of finals which also delivered some close racing and a number of nomination standards. The men’s 100m butterfly and 200m backstroke saw the form book overturned as the Olympic team continued to grow.
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Return of the Max: Litchfield blasts 400IM British Record on London Return
The men’s 100m freestyle may have taken all the headlines on the third night of competition at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championship, but the swim of the day most probably came in the men’s 400 IM where Max Litchfield set a new British Record in securing his place in Paris, having overcome two years locked out of the sport in Britain.
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The sprint freestyle men took centre stage on the third night of finals in London delivering a sensational showdown over 100m to conclude a successful day of competition that saw a nomination standard met in every Olympic event.
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Ollie Morgan was the standout performer on the second night in London as he downed the British Record in the 100m backstroke, erasing Liam Tancock’s mark that had stood since he donned a shiny suit in 2009.
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A blistering start to the Aquatics GB swimming championships that was headlined by a remarkable return to form for Adam Peaty who blasted through the 58s barrier to win the 100m breaststroke in 57.94 and secure the chance to defend his Olympic title. Here’s an Olympic and Paralympic selection update after the first day of competition in London.
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