oct.16.2008

Cadell Lyons is on the start list for the finals of the 100m fly this evening, just after 6pm Pune time. Lyons swam his second fastest time ever (56:98) in the heat this morning. Lyons holds the national 100m fly record of 56:85.

Joshua McLeod swam a fast race, however was disqualified for staying underwater beyond the 15m mark.

The swim times in today’s heats of the 100m fly finalists are listed below:
 
Staples Lachlan Australia 55:27 New PB
Vir Dhaval Khade India 55:67 PB: 55:96
Napoleon Ryan Australia 56:16 PB: 55:68
Aaron D’Souza India 56:50 New PB
Cadell Lyons TNT 56:98 PB & NR: 56:85
Scott Daniel Scotland 57:08 PB: 54:66
Matulovich Kristopher Paul South Africa 57:23 PB: 55:40
Johnston Ewan Scotland 57:51 PB: 55:68

In the 100m free, Caryle Blondell swam 10th fastest of the heats in a time of 53:40. This is Blondell’s third fastest event time. McLeod swam the same event in 55.98. The speeds of the eight finalists range from 50:65 to 53:21. George Bovell’s national record is 52:28.

Solo female Cherelle Thompson swam the 100m free in a time of 1.01:59. The slowest finalist swam 59:59. Thompson continues her efforts in the 50m free tomorrow morning.
 
Cherelle Thompson in holding bay prior to Opening of CYG Pune 2008 - 12 October 2008 Joshua McLeod - all smiles after swimming new personal 2551 record in 50m Fly at CYG Pune India 15 October 2008
Swim manager & coach Shawn Pouchet sporting traditional Pune welcome headwear at CYG Welcoming Ceremony 11 October 2008 Swimmer Cherelle Thompson supporting Badminton doubles pair Keston Friday & Deron Seepaul (in white)