James Guy and Duncan Scott were tied for first in a dramatic men’s 200m freestyle at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.
There was plenty of anticipation for the last race of the meet, which also included Olympic 200m freestyle silver medallist Matt Richards.
Despite storming into the lead, Richards ended in third place with a time of one minute and 45. 35 seconds, as he was pegged back by Guy and Scott who finished in 1:45. 08.
The 22-year-old Richards was already guaranteed a spot in the event at the World Championships this summer as those who won medals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris had already earned their places.
But, with Guy and Scott in equal first, it leaves a question mark over who will be joining him in Singapore.
Richards, the 2023 world 200m freestyle champion, won the British title last year.
“That was always the plan, to try to win a bit different,” he said about his strategy in going off so quickly.
“With that pre-selection, it meant that I could try to swim in a way I that I’ve not done before. I can probably confirm I won’t be doing that again in the summer. “
Ben Proud added to his men’s 50m freestyle victory by winning the 50m butterfly final in 23. 21.
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Source: BBC
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