Britain’s elite swimmers produced some exceptional performances on day two of the British Gas Swimming Championships 2010.
The championships in Sheffield saw Amy Smith set a new personal best time on her way to winning the women’s 50m Fly final. She managed to beat World Championship swimmer Ellen Gandy on her way to victory.
The Loughborough University swimmer looked strong throughout the race as she moved into an early lead. Smith never looked back as she won the race with a time of 26.88 seconds. Gandy (Beckenham) took silver in 27.20 seconds, while bronze went to Louise Pate (Edinburgh Uni) in 27.42 seconds.
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Meanwhile, the women’s 50m Breaststroke was won by Achieng Ajulu-Bushell (Plymouth) after impressive performances throughout her heats. Ajulu-Bushell took the lead early on and showed her power through the water to take the gold medal in 31.18 seconds, which was just outside of her season’s best time. Silver went to Stephanie Slater (Gallica) in 31.93 seconds and Lowri Tynan (British Gas ITC Loughborough) took bronze in 31.96 seconds.
In qualifying for the final of the 100m Backstroke, Elizabeth Simmonds (British Gas ITC Loughborough) swam just outside of her personal best to qualify fastest. She will take on World Champion Gemma Spofforth in the eagerly anticipated final.
World silver medallist Fran Halsall qualified fastest for the final of the women’s 100m Freestyle.
Chris Knight, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine
