Titmus Shatters World Record at Aussie Trials, Secures Paris 2024 Spot

June 14, 2024
Titmus Shatters World Record at Aussie Trials, Secures Paris 2024 Spot
  • Ariarne Titmus broke the women's 200m freestyle world record at the Australian swimming trials in Brisbane, securing her spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

  • Titmus credited her coach Dean Boxall for their training success.

  • Mollie O’Callaghan, Titmus' training partner, had already qualified in the 100m backstroke.

  • Elijah Winnington, Cam McEvoy, and Tim Hodge also delivered impressive performances, with Hodge setting a world record in the men's 200m multi-class individual medley.

  • The night ended with anticipation for Kaylee McKeown's attempt to break her own world record in the women's 200m backstroke.

  • The final Olympic team will be announced on Saturday, requiring swimmers to finish in the top two and meet qualifying times.

  • Coach Boxall's unique coaching tactics, which emphasize individual race plans and fostering competitiveness, are instrumental to Australia's success at the upcoming Olympics.

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