EUROPEAN RECORDS SMASHED IN MANCHESTER
Day two of competition at the British Masters Championships
and Senior Age Group Championships saw four European records
broken in the pool.
Trafford swimmer Jill Jones, who competes in the 50-54 age
group, claimed two European and two British records in the
200m butterfly and the 200m freestyle. She completed her heat
of the 200m butterfly in a time of 2:48.87 seconds. In the
freestyle she smashed the European record by two seconds with
a new time of 2:24.99 seconds.
"It is fantastic to break records," said Jones.
"I really am thrilled. After breaking the British record
earlier in the year I was hoping to claim the European in
the butterfly today. But it was a real surprise to have claimed
the record in the freestyle. I really didn't expect to swim
that fast today. I am competing in more events over the weekend
so I will be looking to build on my performance."
Veteran Willy Van Rysel (Spencer Swim Team) competed in the
90-94 age group and showed her strength in the pool by gaining
a new European and British record in the 50m freestyle event.
She competed in five events throughout day two of the competition
including the 400m and 800m freestyle events.
"I was only expecting to get points and not to break
records today," she said. "I am really pleased to
have gained a European record in my first swim. I think I
have performed ok today.
"I was very happy with my first swim but I just didn't
push myself in my other events today. I have competed in five
events and it has been tough and to have claimed a new European
and British record is a good achievement."
Simon Veale (Totnes SC) broke the European and British record
in the 200m freestyle with a time of 2:08.84. He continued
to show his form from yesterday when he claimed a new British
record.
"I really enjoyed that swim," said Veale. "It
felt better than yesterday and I am pleased to have claimed
that record. I came here looking for those records so I am
happy. I am competing in more events tomorrow so I will be
looking to carry on my success."
In the 200m medley relay Trafford proved dominate in the
200-239 age group to claim a European and British record in
a time of 2:09.58.
The mens 50m freestyle event saw two British records claimed
in the pool. Ealing's Charles Turner swam a time of 23.52
to claim his record in the 20-24 age group.
"I am happy with my swim," said Turner. "My
performance was better than I thought it would be today, I
swam much faster than expected. I am trying to get race fit
for the nationals in July, I am looking forward to competing
there."
In the 45-49 age group, James Morris of City of Chester took
his British record in 25.88 seconds.
"That was a great result for me," he said. "It
was quicker than expected but I felt good. I will be looking
for an even stronger performance in the 100m freestyle tomorrow."
Four European, and nine British records were claimed on day
two of competition.
The final day of the event starts at 9am, with session two
beginning at 2pm.
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