Liesel Jones wins her second Games gold for Australia
03 August 2002
Liesel Jones led home an Australian one-two as she claims the 100m breaststroke title.
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Liesel Jones shows off her second Games medal
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The women's 100m breaststroke final gave more success to Australian swimmer Liesel Jones. She had been the favourite from the outset and lived up to the pre-match hype with aplomb, scooping the gold medal in a time of 1:08.74. Fellow Australian Brooke Hanson was happy to accept the silver medal after she completed the swim in 1:09.10. South African Sarah Poewe claimed the bronze award after finishing just short of second place in a time of 1:09.29. Liesel Jones considered afterwards: “I suppose it was a little bit slow. I was a bit sluggish. I can’t really complain, I think it might be all down to a bit of pressure, but that’s something you have to learn to live with." Brooke Hanson commented: “My roommate Elka Graham asked me this morning would I be happy with – I just wanted to get up there and win a medal – it didn’t really matter which one. I’m so pleased with it, though." “Over the last eight years, to be up there winning medals and pushing PBs was really important to me. I knew if I could stick with Liesel I’d be there in the medals.” Sarah Poewe, third placed, said: “I’m really happy with my bronze. I’ve medalled in all three events – what more can I do? It’s been tough, I had an injury four months ago and a car crash the week before I set off.”
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