Aussies win women's relay gold in the pool
03 August 2002
Australia swam to success in the 4x100m women's freestyle final at the Manchester Aquatics Centre earlier tonight.
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Henry's golden hopes came true at the Aquatics Centre tonight
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The Australian squad fought off the English competition tonight to claim the 4x100m freestyle gold medal. Their tactics regarding swimming orders were a source of speculation with Alice Mills chosen to start and set the pace. Jodie Henry was the second swimmer selected. The fastest swimmer on the squad, she achieved a three metre lead for the Australians. Petria Thomas and Sarah Ryan completed the final legs for the team and helped to set a new Games record of 3:40.41. England's entrants claimed the silver award after finishing in 3:41.47. They kept tracked Australia for much of the race but were unable to capitalise. The race for third place was a tough battle between Canada and Scotland. The Canadian team won through and finished in 3:45.33. Alice Mills, the youngest member of Australia’s swimming team, after her part in the gold medallists’ Games record said: “I’m so excited. I’ve been thinking about a gold medal all week. I wanted it so badly. I can’t believe it. I don’t remember hurting at all. But then, when I do well, I don’t worry about pain.”
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