Australian Women Pull Off Sweep in 800 Free

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Photo Courtesy: Delly Carr/Swimming Australia Ltd.

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The Australian distance women continued the momentum started by their male teammates by posting a 1-2-3 finish in the 800 free final. Australia’s Ariarne Titmus touched first in a 8:20.02 while her teammates Jessica Ashwood (8:27.60) and Kiah Melverton (8:27.60) followed in second and third.

South Africa’s Kate Beavon took eighth in a time of 8:49.16.

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