Double world champion James Guy put on a swimming masterclass on the final night of the British Swimming Championships to claim his third title in Glasgow.
The swim of the evening definitely belonged to Guy (Millfield School) as he led from start to finish in the Men’s 200m Freestyle final to add to his victories in the 400m Freestyle and 100m Butterfly.
Guy soared down the Tollcross pool posting a time of 1:45.19 minutes, which is under the consideration time for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
“I’m really happy with that. I felt some nerves but I wanted to do that swim and absolutely smash it to pieces,” said Guy.
“The American trials are coming up soon, the Italians are next week, so anything can happen. But it’s just trials, the real deal is in the summer. The 200m and 400m freestyle we’ll see who’s the best there.”
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor (National Centre, Bath) pulled away on the final 50 metres of the Women’s 100m Breaststroke final to secure her third British title of 2016.
The double world medallist came from behind to claim another gold medal on final day of competition in Glasgow.
“I was really going for that 100m Breaststroke,” O’Connor said. “It’s been a good meet and I was happy to get three golds. I was slightly disappointed with some swims and happier with others. But that’s what it’s like at a British Championships.”
The Men’s 200m Backstroke title was claimed by double European Games champion Luke Greenbank (Cockermouth).
He took control of the race at the halfway stage and dominated to the end to secure the victory.
“I’ve been third the last couple years so it’s nice to be on the top of the podium. It was a good race,” said Greenbank.
“It’s been a long week of racing and I’m pleased with my performance here in Glasgow.”
Swansea Aquatics swimmer Alys Thomas stepped up a gear at the turn of the Women’s 100m Butterfly final, moving into the lead to own the race and win.
“I was trying to work out who people were cheering for, so when I did look and I saw the number one next to my name I was so pleased,” said Thomas.
“It really means a lot to me, I wasn’t expecting much coming into this meeting and I knew it would be a bit touch and go as to whether I would swim well.”
The Target Tokyo final of the Women’s 100m Breaststroke was taken Layla Black (City of Leeds) in a four-way battle until very end. She was flanked into the wall by Derventio Excel’s Imogen Clark in second and Georgia Coates (City of Leeds) third.
An extremely close Women’s Junior 100m Breaststroke final was almost too close to call until the last five metres when the win was taken by Tatiana Belonogoff (Guilford City.
Ellesmere College swimmer Freya Anderson and Katie Robertson (South Ayreshire) finish second and third respectively.
Perry Gardener (Plymouth Leander) led home in the Men’s 200m Backstroke Target Tokyo final. Dan Cross of Loughborough University touched home in second and James McFazden (Wycombe District) completed the-top three finishers.
Mount Kelly swimmer Alexander Seymour took the touch to win the Men’s Junior 200m Backstroke. He was closely followed into the finish by William Gayne (Nova Centurion) and Thomas Thornley (Bicester Blue Fins).
Top spot in the Target Tokyo Women’s 100m Butterfly final went to Harriet Jones of City of Cardiff. Harriet West (Loughborough University) and Tain Bruce (Edinburgh University) were next to the finish.
The Junior 100m Butterfly final was won by Ciara Schlosshan (City of Leeds) after a battle for the wall. Alex Reddington (Highland USA) touched in second, Orla Dyer (City of Sheffield) completed the top three.
After his debut British title yesterday in the 1500m Freestyle the Target Tokyo Men’s 200m Freestyle title was claimed by Timothy Shuttleworth (Loughborough University).
Rounding off the top three in the final was Kyle Chisholm (Borough of Kirklees) and Cameron Brown (City of Newport).
And it was Thomas Atkinson (City of Sheffield) who took the victory in the closing Junior final of the Championships.
He touched home first in the Men’s 200m Freestyle followed by Craig McLean (University of Stirling) and then Thomas Sinclair (Aquae Sulis) was third.