MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada’s Maggie Mac Neil closed out the FINA World Swimming Championships in style on Sunday by setting a world record in the women’s…
Mac Neil, from London, Ont., finished in 54.05 seconds to trim over a half-second off American Kelsi Dahlia’s previous mark .Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Calgary’s Ingrid Wilm, Sydney Pickrem of Halifax, Mac Neil and Kelowna, B.C., native Taylor Ruck also set a national mark with their third-place finish in the women’s 4×100 medley relay.“I’m just kind of trying to improve things as I go along for finals, so I’m really pleased with that,” she said. “To make that my last individual swim of 2022 is so great.”Article content
Mac Neil was named best female swimmer of the meet after winning three individual gold medals, two world records and three relay bronzes. In the 200 back, Australia’s Kaylee McKeown won gold in 1:59.26 and American Claire Curzan took silver in 2:00.53.“I just tried to rely on my training that I’ve done and just continue to believe in myself to put together a good race,” Masse said. “It’s great to have Ingrid up there fourth in the 200 as well, she had a great swim.”Article content
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