Calub sets new record

02 July 2002

Dyana Calub of Australia has broken the Commonwealth record in the semi-finals of the women’s 50m backstroke.

Sarah Price breaks the British record

Calub came in in a time of 29.07 to shatter the previous record in heat 1.

In the second heat England’s Sarah Price broke the British record with the help of a great last 25m.

The final will take place tomorrow.

Heat 1 qualifiers

1: Dyana Calub (AUS) – 29.07 – GR
2: Giaan Rooney (AUS) – 29.15
3: Charlene Wittstock (RSA) –29.46
4: Hannah McLean (NZL) – 29.46

Heat 2 qualifiers

1: Sarah Price (ENG) – 29.13 – British record
2: Jennifer Carroll (CAN)
3: Michelle Lischinsky (CAN)
4: Kirsty Coventry (ZIM)