Australian swimmers will need to hit historic heights to make an impression come the Paris Olympics. These findings have confirmed it for a Brisbane hopeful.
Australian swimmers will need to hit historic heights if they are to make an impression come the Paris Olympics.
Harris swam alongside McKeon and sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell in the gold-medal winning 4x100 metres freestyle relay team at the Tokyo Games.She watched on as McKeon stood atop of the podium in the 100 metres freestyle as an individual, finishing in 51.97 seconds. Meg Harris will push for a spot as an individual prospect on the Australian swim team come the Paris Olympics.However, Harris – who also shared first with Shayna Jack in the 50 metres at the Championships – was adamant recent results would have no barring on what would be produced at June’s Olympic trials.
“If you’re faster than someone last week it isn’t necessarily going to mean you’re in a better position. The Olympic trials are when we compare ourselves. Harris’ new club, Rackley Swimming – home of fellow Olympians Sam Short and Jenna Strauch – has sought to rally around the trio en route to Paris as they chase the rapid times needed to qualify.
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