Martina Granstrom and Mattias Carlsson seize gold medals – Swimming news
Martina Granstrom and Mattias Carlsson seized gold medals in the events of Women’s 1500m freestyle and Men’s 200m freestyle on last day of the 2013 Swedish Nationals Championships in Halmstad on Sunday, July 7
The crowd was astonished with the scintillating forms of both swimmers in their respective events as they struggled their way towards the finishing end for the title.
With her commendable form in the qualifying rounds, Granstrom emerged as the strongest swimmer for gold medal. With her quickest response to the start, she earned a marginal lead over her following swimmers.
Granstrom, who recently won gold medal of the 200m butterfly, reached the starting blocks for another title by dominating the event of 1500m discipline. With her impeccable efforts, she remained in a prominent lead over her following swimmers and clocked
an effort of 17 minutes and 16.01 seconds.
The champion was chased by Josefine Hippi, who was nearly seven seconds apart and settled on the finishing end for silver medal of the event with the timing of 17 minutes and 23.29 seconds.
Third fastest spot of the race was obtained by Erica Dahlgren, who was almost seven seconds slower from her and touched the wall with the timing of 17 minutes and 30.88 seconds.
Subsequently, Mattias Carlson occupied the title of 200m freestyle. He faced tough competition from his opponents in the playoff but with his invincible efforts, Carlsson managed to top the ranking chart for first position.
He remained half a body length ahead of his following swimmer and cruised his way towards the finishing end for gold medal with a timing of 1 minutes and 52.24 seconds.
The champion was chased by Jesper Jonsson, who was 0.62 seconds apart and posted a time of 1 minute and 52.86 seconds.
Third position of the discipline was obtained by Christoffer Carlsen, who occupied bronze medal with an effort of 1 minute and 52.89 seconds.
Furthermore, the audience appreciated notable efforts of all participants in their exclusive events while the position holders stood on the victory stand for their respective medals. In addition, Granstrom stated that she would try her level best to improve
her timing after the event.
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