Renshaw wins Silver medal in new british record time, as
Haggett storms to olympic trials final.
First up in the finals session of day 6 was Derventio
eXcel Captain Kane Haggett in the semi-finals of the 50m Free. Kane had a great
start and blasted an outside smoker to qualify 4th for tomorrows final in a
lifetime best of 22.75.
Next up was Molly Renshaw in the 200m Breaststroke final.
In a very exciting race of cat and mouse Molly stormed to a New British and
English age group record by finishing in 2nd place to win the Silver medal.
Molly who closed in on the faster starting Tadd went 2.26.81 which is inside
the FINA A time for Olympic selection, but as she finished 2nd by the narrowest
of margins and will have to swim the same time again in the second trials at the
Senior Nationals in June to gain selection.
Molly said 'I'm really pleased with the time and it was
an exciting race. This has made me more confident and determined to go faster
again in the Summer'.
Check out videos of the races from last night at www.britishswimming.org and Kane
Haggett will be racing in the final on BBC red button tonight from 6.30pm!
Well done to all DX swimmers, we are all very proud of you.
Kane Haggett checking the scoreboard after a blistering semi final
Molly Renshaw on her way to the blocks
15 year old Molly Renshaw silver medalist at the Olympic Trials 2012
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