Hannah Miley Moves To Second In World Rankings For 400 IM; First Female To Earn Olympic Berth At British Nationals

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 24: Hannah Miley on her way to a new games record in the Women's 400m IM heats at Tollcross International Swimming Centre on July 24, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland.(Photo by Ian MacNicol) *** Local Caption ***

Photo Courtesy: Ian MacNicol/Scottish Swimming

The first day of the 2016 British National Championships displayed an array of speed across multiple events.

Women’s 400-Meter IM Final:

After cruising to the top seed of the women’s 400-meter IM during prelims, Hannah Miley became the first woman to qualify for Rio at the British National Championships. Miley turned in a final time of 4:33.40 to swim well under the qualifying standard of 4:35.46. Miley’s time boosts her to second in the world rankings for 2016 behind only Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu (4:29.89).

Miley’s splits: 29.88, 33.56, 33.08, 34.62, 37.73, 38.98, 32.11, 31.44–4:33.40

Just missing out on a ticket to Rio was Aimee Wilmott who finished second overall with a time of 4:35.52.

Posting third was Abbie Wood with a 4:43.07.

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Sarah R Sutherland

8 years ago

Alastair do you guys follow this fb page ? You guys must be so proud, she’s done it again. Couldn’t tag her fan page, maybe you’ll manage xx

Mary Jo Pursley

8 years ago

Congrat Hanna — Good Luck in Rio !!!!!