South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker Takes 200 Breast Commonwealth Gold; African Record

Photo Courtesy: Anesh Debiky/Swimming South Africa

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In the Commonwealth final of the women’s 200 breast, South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker took over on the third 50 and pulled away to dominate the field. She came in to win the event in 2:22.02, moving all the way up to 18th all-time in the event. Schoenmaker broke the African record of 2:23.21 set by countrywoman Suzaan van Biljon in 2012.

England’s Molly Renshaw took silver in 2:23.28, overtaking Wales’ Chloe Tutton down the stretch. Tutton, who led after 100 meters, finished in 2:23.42. Canada’s Kierra Smith just missed a medal, taking fourth in 2:23.62.

Australia’s Taylor McKeown, the defending champion in the event, finished fifth in 2:25.51, and she was followed by countrywoman Tessa Wallace (2:26.59) and South Africans Emily Visagie (2:29.25) and Kaylene Corbett (2:29.40).

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Thomas A. Small

6 years ago

Congratulations