Minna Atherton

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Atherton discussed the Open Nationals race with Australian press after Friday’s final. “It was pretty intimidating,” she said. “But I was just going for the experience and to learn how to race against the older girls. It was a really good experience. I’m looking forward to my races tomorrow and throughout the rest of the year.”

FINA World Cup Tokyo: Sjostrom Sets Up For The Double

Full Name:	Minna Atherton
Nationality:	Australia
Status:	Active

Background Australian Minna Atherton resides in Brisbane where she attends school and swims for the Brisbane Grammar Swim Club under Coach David Lush. The backstroker was born in the year 20oo Early Success In 2014, 13-year old Minna Atherton set a new National (Australian) Age Group Record with a 1:02.79 in the girls’ 12-13 100 backstroke, which broke her own National Record for 13 & unders of 1:03.04 set in December. As a 14 year old, won gold at the 2015 Georgina Hope Foundation Australian Age Swimming Championships in the 100 backstroke racing to a 1:01.35. Just one week earlier, Atherton raced her Country’s best at the Open Nationals and finished 4th behind Australian National Teamers, Emily Seebohm, Madison Wilson and Hayler Baker. Her time at the meet, 1:01.18, was the second fastest in history for an Australian 14 year old. National/International Competition At the Fina World Junior Championships held in Singapore, Minna tied the Junior World Record in the 100m backstroke, and then broke the Championship record in the 200 backstroke. Following up those swims, at the Queensland State Swimming Championships held in Brisbane, she broke the Junior World Record in the 100m backstroke with a time of 59.37. She started the year 2016 off with a …

FINA World Cup Tokyo: Sjostrom Sets Up For The Double

World Record holder Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden fired off the fastest 100m fly time of the morning. She also produced a finals-worthy time in the 100m free.

Día 2 World Cup Tokyo: Kromowidjojo, Morozov, Ohashi, de récord

Kromowidjojo superó a Sjostrom como la segunda mujer más rápida de la historia en 50m mariposa. Morozov bate el récord de la Copa del mundo en 100m libre. Yui Ohashi, récord asiático en 400m estilos.

Standout Swims From Morozov, Kromowidjojo Highlight Day 2 Of Tokyo WC

Day 2 finals of the FINA World Cup stop in Tokyo were highlighted by a pair of historical performances from Vlad Morozov and Ranomi Kromowidjojo.

Carter Sets New Trinidad & Tobago 50 Back Record At World Cup Prelims

Dylan Carter broke George Bovell’s 50 back Trinidad & Tobago National Record at day 2 prelims of the FINA World Cup in Tokyo.

Copa del mundo Tokyo día 1: Morozov imbatible, iguala récord mundial

Morozov triunfa en la primera jornada de finales en Tokyo, récord del mundo en 100m estilos y récord de la Copa del mundo en 50m libre. Sjostrom se lleva la primera sobre Kromowidjojo. Xu Jiayu, de nuevo récord de China.

Tokyo WC Day 1 Prelims: Morozov, Andrew Set for 100 IM Showdown

Russia’s Morozov nabbed top spots in the 100 IM and 50 free.

Copa del mundo Pekín día 3 – Morozov sigue lanzado hacia el título

Morozov se volvió a llevar un duelo con el americano Andrew, esta vez en los 50m mariposa. Kromowidjojo sigue siendo la pesadilla de Sjostrom en las pruebas de velocidad.

Fina World Cup-Kromowidjojo Vince I 100SL Contro Sjostrom-I Risultati

FINA WORLD CUP 2018 – PECHINO Venerdì, 2 novembre – Domenica 4 novembre Pechino Centro Acquatico Nazionale, Water Cube Riscaldamento…

FINA World Cup Beijing: Kromo Tops Sjostrom At Water Cube

Dutch Olympian Ranomi Kromowidjojo touched out Swedish superstar Sarah Sjostrom in yet another close World Cup race between the two.

Día 2 Copa del Mundo Pekín: El equipo chino se lleva 4 oros más

Xu Jiayu, Li Zhuhao y Wang Shun ganaron esta noche sendos oros en casa. Sjostrom se vengó de Kromowidjojo en 50m mariposa, pero no pudo con Heemskerk en el 200m libre.

Fina World Cup:Xu Yayu Record-Sjostrom Vincente Nei 50Fa-I Risultati

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FINA World Cup Beijing Day 2 Finals: Xu Jiayu Continues Siege

China’s Xu Jiayu lit the Water Cube on fire, earning the 5th fastest 50m backstroke time ever.

Hosszu Misses 2Free Final, Larkin DQ’d On Day 2 Prelims In Beijing

A couple of twists characterized day 2 prelims of the FINA World Cup in Beijing, including a rare miss by Hungarian Katinka Hosszu.

Seebohm, McEvoy, Larkin capitanean el equipo australiano para Hangzhou

Emily Seebohm, Cameron McEvoy y Mitchell Larkin serán los veteranos del joven equipo que representará a Australia en los Mundiales en piscina corta de Hangzhou en diciembre.

McEvoy & Seebohm Veterans Among Young Aussie SC Worlds Line-up

Although Kyle Chalmers, Emma McKeon and Lani Pallister are among those opting out of Hangzhou, the 20-strong Aussie line-up for this December’s Short Course World Championships is ripe with talent both new and seasoned.