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McSweeny solid in world juniors

 

McSweeny solid in world juniors

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Bree McSweeny has had some impressive performances at the World Junior Short Track Championships, finishing top half of field in two of her three events.

Bree McSweeny has had some impressive performances at the World Junior Short Track Championships, finishing top half of field in two of her three events.

Competing in Miercurea Ciuc in Romania, the 18-year-old skater's best result came in the 500m, finishing in 23rd place in a field of 61.

In the 1500m, she again made it through the first round of competition before being eliminated, finishing in 24th place, again in a field of 61.

She was not so successful in the 1000m, going out in the first round and ending on 49th place

Ben Southee was the only Australian man in the Championships, a placing of 36th in a field of 72 in the men's 1000m his best result.

The Sydney 18-year-old also placed 40th in the 1500m and 43rd in the 500m.
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