Ruta did it again! She was so overwhelmed that she cried during the heats, but was so confident as she marches out for the semifinals. Alas, another fastest qualification, another Lithuanian record broken. What's interesting is that Sarah Poewe, who failed to make it to the finals this time, swum for both Germany and South Africa. She represented South Africa in 2000 Sydney Games, started representing Germany since 2004. She has a stellar career, won numerous European Championships as well. At just 29 years of age, she has fallen off form. Seems that women's swimmers' peak is about 15-20. D:
I will be rooting for the young Lithuanian! Will you? :D
1. Ruta Meilutyte (Ltu) 1:05.21
2. Rebecca Soni (Usa) 1:05.98
3. Iuliia Efimova (Rus) 1:06.57
4. Breeja Larson (Usa) 1:06.70
5. Leisel Jones (Aus) 1:06.81
6. Rikke Pederson (Den) 1:06.82
7. Satomi Suzuki (Jpn) 1:07.10
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