Swimming: Jones off to fourth Olympics
Jones will compete at her fourth Olympics in London this year.
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Triple Olympic gold-medallist Leisel Jones will compete at her fourth Olympics in London this year after finishing second in the 100-metres event at Australia’s women selection trials yesterday. History-making swimmer Jones had to settle for second to emerging star Leiston Pickett in the final, with both clinching spots on the Australian team to London. Pickett claimed the gold medal in one minute and 6.88 seconds with Jones second in one minute and 7.64 seconds. “I didn’t think I would ever make it to four Olympics... that’s just an absolute dream,” said Jones. “I’m so excited.”
Published in The Express Tribune, March 18th, 2012.
Triple Olympic gold-medallist Leisel Jones will compete at her fourth Olympics in London this year after finishing second in the 100-metres event at Australia’s women selection trials yesterday. History-making swimmer Jones had to settle for second to emerging star Leiston Pickett in the final, with both clinching spots on the Australian team to London. Pickett claimed the gold medal in one minute and 6.88 seconds with Jones second in one minute and 7.64 seconds. “I didn’t think I would ever make it to four Olympics... that’s just an absolute dream,” said Jones. “I’m so excited.”
Published in The Express Tribune, March 18th, 2012.