Australian Leisel Jones showed that record breaking was not a purely American phenomenon as she took three one hundredths of a second off the 200m breaststroke world record at a meet in Queensland.
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history for hansen in 100m breaststroke
American Brendan Hansen wrote himself into the record books with a stunning world record of 59.30 in the 100m breaststroke final on the second day of the United States Olympic Trials.
Continue Reading →phelps smashes 400 medley world record
Michael Phelps got this Olympic challenge underway in the best possible way on the first evening of the US Olympic trials in Long Beach California, as he smashed his own world record in the 400IM.
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Michael Phelps did little to quell speculation that he is chasing Mark Spitz’s record of seven gold medals at a single Olympics as he announced his schedule for next month’s US Olympic trials.
Continue Reading →stevens steps aside for thorpe
Craig Stevens finally confirmed today that he will be withdrawing form the 400m freestyle event at the Athens Olympics, clearing the way for Ian Thorpe to defend the title he won in Sydney four years ago.
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