British record holder Matt Kidd led the 100 freestyle qualifiers for tonight’s semi finals in a quick 50.22. Backstroke specialist Adam Ruckwood showed his versatility qualifying third in 50.90. 1998 bronze medallist Gavin Meadows, fresh back from university in the US qualified safely in 8th.

1. Matthew KIDD 22 Leatherhead 50.22
2. Paul BELK 24 Bath Univ 50.87
3. Adam RUCKWOOD 27 BHMM/PBEM 50.90
4. Seth CHAPPELS 19 Ferndown 50.91
5. Chris COZENS 19 Loughboro Un 51.10
5. Antony HOWARD 22 Horwich 51.10
7. David LEITH 22 Co Edinburgh 51.37
8. Gavin MEADOWS 24 Co Leeds 51.63
9. James SALTER 26 Co Edinburgh 51.68
10. Alexander SCOTCHER 22 Loughboro Un 51.72
11. Matthew BOWE 18 BAUW/BARN 51.73
12. Bradley HAY 20 StirlingSwim 51.80
13. Simon BURNETT 19 Wycombe Dist 51.83
14. David BENNETT 20 BEKS/PORS 51.94
15. Steve PARRY 25 Co Manch Aq 51.97
16. Greg BOOTH 21 Co Coventry 52.09