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Sprint Depth on Show on Day 5 of the 2021 Australian Swimming Trials

 

Sprint Depth on Show on Day 5 of the 2021 Australian Swimming Trials

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Emma McKeon starts the Women's 100 metre Freestyle heat during the Australian National Olympic Swimming Trials

In a world-class field Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell clinched the two spots available in a blistering Women’s 100m Freestyle final.

Heading to her fourth Olympics, Campbell touched in 52.59 behind McKeon, who added another individual swim to her program. The lightning-fast race saw four athletes come in under 53 seconds – setting up a strong defence of the 4x100m relay in Tokyo.

Campbell reflected on the week that was after her first swim of the meet.

“I tell you what, I think this week has been the most nerve-wracking week of my life,” she said.

“What a week it’s been in the pool. It’s such an exciting team to be a part of and going to a fourth Olympics, it’s something I’m extremely proud to say that I have achieved."

Mitch Larkin showed his dominance in the first event of the night – the Men’s 200m Individual Medley – by taking an early lead which he never looked like giving up. Hitting the wall under the qualifying time in 1:56.29, he has now achieved two individual swims at the Games after also qualifying in the 100m backstroke earlier in the meet.

Speaking after the race Larkin said he was happy with his performance.

"In warm-up I was actually feeling really good…so tonight was just about staying out of my head and letting it flow freely,” he said.

“I know in the 200 medley, the last 75 really burns and it's just a matter of digging deep and then holding on.”

Jenna Strauch and Abbey Harkin thrilled the crowd in the Women’s 200m Breaststroke, as they powered home to achieve a one, two finish under the all important qualifying time of 2:24.18.

Strauch attained line honours ahead of Harkin, with the duo posting personal best times of 2:23.12 and 2:23.59, respectively.

Tristan Hollard left nothing in the tank in the Men’s 200m Backstroke, pushing himself to the wall 1:56.44 to see him qualify for his first Games.

Post-race a visibly emotional Hollard was overjoyed with his swim, coming under the required time of 1:57.26.

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