Grant Hackett (and other Masters-age swimmers at Aus trials)

RE: Grant Hackett (and other Masters-age swimmers at Aus trials)

Former Member — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 16:47:12 GMT

Cameron McEvoy just swam the fastest textile 100 free ever, 47.04. Here is a video: twitter.com/.../719513967064788993

RE: Grant Hackett (and other Masters-age swimmers at Aus trials)

Former Member — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:49:35 GMT

Hackett was 5th in the 200 free prelims (1:48.33) but swam slower in the semis (1:49.09) and missed the final by finishing 11th.

RE: Grant Hackett (and other Masters-age swimmers at Aus trials)

Former Member — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:57:24 GMT

Went slower in the Final(too old)

RE: Grant Hackett (and other Masters-age swimmers at Aus trials)

Sportygeek — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 07:02:25 GMT

Went slower in the Final(too old) I think the issue may be more the "has been sick with bronchitis" thing than just his age. He's only one year older than he was at last year's World Championship trials, and he made the team then.

RE: Grant Hackett (and other Masters-age swimmers at Aus trials)

Former Member — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:04:21 GMT

He swam a bit slower in the final and came in 4th. His main focus has been the 200 free especially as he can qualify for the relay.

RE: Grant Hackett (and other Masters-age swimmers at Aus trials)

Sportygeek — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 05:15:41 GMT

Not Hackett, but check out the 50 fly results. Ryan Pini - born 1981, so 35-39 if it was a Masters meet - won in 23.67. 2004/2008/2012 Olympian (and 2006 Commonwealth Games gold medalist) representing PNG. Main event 100 fly. Wonder if he'll be there in Rio. Edit: Ryan Pini's 100 back is pretty good too! He just went 54.99 in prelims. Ash Delaney (who turns 30 this week) 3rd fastest in 54.42 Hacket 5th fastest in his 200 free heat - semis tonight Australian time, finals tomorrow night. Linley Frame (who has aged up to 45-49) placed 20th in the 100 *** with 1:12.69. She will hopefully swim thereabouts again at Masters Nationals in a fortnight, where the WR will count!