2024 South African Championships (Olympic Trials)
In addition to Tatiana SmithA notable performance in the women's 200m chest saw several other leading South African athletes qualify for the final on day three of the Olympic Trials.
20-year-old amy canney In the women's 200m free, she was the first to reach the wall with a time of 1:57.39, contributing to victory.
With times of 27.19/29.05/30.31/30.84, the Virginia swimmer represented one of only two swimmers to reach the 2:00 mark.Her participant was 21 years old Dune Coetzee He swam for Georgia and finished in 1:59.63.
Canny's time was recognized as a lifetime best, at least bettering the 1:57.82 recorded at this event. She remains South Africa's second-best player of all time, just behind her retired player. Karin Prinsloo He is the holder of the Japanese record of 1:57.17, set in 2014.
However, Canny's results that night fell just short of the World Aquatics Olympic qualifying time ('A' cut) of 1:57.26.
Reflecting on how close he has come, Canny says: Obviously a little sad. But I need to stay motivated for the rest of the week. I'm looking forward to the 200IM on the last day. ”
Following his victory in the 200m fly last night, the 20-year-old matt seitz That night, she won the gold medal in the 200m free.
Seitz stopped the clock at 1:48.82, one of only three athletes to break the 1:50 barrier.
16-year-old boy also sets new personal best Kris Mikhailov.
Mikhailov completed the morning swim with a time of 1:52.92 and advanced to the finals as the eighth seed. Heading into tonight's main event, Mikhailov found a new gear as he won the silver medal with a time of 1:49.66. ricky lottering He finished on the podium with a time of 1 minute 49.69 seconds.
19 year old world championship bronze medalist Peter Coetzee I booked a ticket to Paris for the men's 200m back race.
Coetzee improved his career best of 1:55.85 and easily cleared the required QT of 1:57.50 for Paris. His previous personal record was 1:55.99, set at this year's World Championships, and he remains South Africa's second-best time in history.
After the race, Coetzee said: swimming south africa, “I’m still learning how to pace myself.” [the 200m backstroke]. It's difficult because there are so many ways to do it.
“Some people take it out very early and just try to hold out. Others, myself included, usually try to save a little bit for the last 100 years or the last 50 years.
“I'm going to try different things, find what works for me, and strategize by the time Paris comes.”
As a refresher, Tuks swimmer Coetzee was originally scheduled to swim in California in the fall of 2024, but changed his mind and decided to remain in South Africa.
Other notes
- 20-year-old Matthew Randle He won the men's 200m chest in a time of 2:14.01.
- hannah pierce She won the gold medal in the women's 200m back, stopping the clock in 2:12.19.
South Africa passes the third day of Olympic qualifying
- Tatiana Schoenmaker – Women’s 200m chest (2:19.01)
- Kaylen Corbett – Women’s 200m chest (2:23.71)
- Peter Coetzee – Men’s 200m back (1:55.85)
