Mike Alexandrov pockets Men’s 200m breaststroke gold – Swimming News
Mike Alexandrov of UN-30-CA/TROJ pocketed gold medal of Men’s 200m breaststroke on day one of the 2013 Speedo Grand Challenge at Woollett Aquatic Centre on Sunday, May 26.
Alexandrov lived up to expectations of his supporters in the 200m discipline, as he rushed his way towards the finishing end for the title. He remained prominently ahead of his challengers from the start and
touched the wall comprehensively for the gold medal.
With his impeccable pace, Alexandrov remained three body lengths ahead of his closest competitor and surfaced on the finishing end with an effort of 2 minutes and 14.50 seconds.
The second best finisher was traced by Glenn Snyders of Trojan-CA, who was 2.83 seconds slower and reached the medal rostrum for silver medal by producing an effort of 2 minutes and 17.37 seconds.
The second best finisher was followed by James Guest of Pointe-Claire Swim Club, who stayed 1.12 seconds behind and completed the podium by winning bronze medal with the timing of 2 minutes and 18.49 seconds.
Guest was traced by Azad Al-Barazi of Trojan-CA, who was 0.19 seconds away from improving his position and settled on the finishing end as fourth position holder with the timing of 2 minutes and 18.68 seconds.
Fifth fastest spot of the event was obtained by Hunter Cobleigh of CLSS-CA, who was prominently slower and ended his race in fifth place with an effort of 2 minutes and 20.00 seconds.
Sixth fastest spot of the event was obtained by Antoine Bujold of Pointe-Claire Swim Club, who was 0.85 seconds behind and posted a time of 2 minutes and 20.85 seconds.
Seventh position of the race was secured by Nicholas Korth of UN-01-SI, who was 1.58 seconds slower and concluded his race in a time of 2 minutes and 22.43 seconds.
Eighth position of the race was obtained by Cole L Hurwitz of TDPS-OR, who stayed 0.70 seconds apart and ended his swim in a time of 2 minutes and 23.13 seconds.
In addition, Alexandrov was extremely happy with his notable efforts and received medals and accolades at the prize ceremony after the session.
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