RENANG INDONESIA ,
Proving its excellent shape at these championships, the women’s 4x100m medley
relay consecrated the team of Denmark ,
winner of the gold in 3:49.87 – never before the Nordic country had medalled in
this event! It was however a clean sweep for the European swimmers, who totally
dominated the race, being always first after each leg – the quartet was
composed by Mie Nielsen, Rikke Pedersen, Jeanette Ottesen and Pernille Blume.
The fight for silver was more interesting, with United States and Australia
swimming fast: the initial advantage went to USA, but a less successful
butterfly leg from Claire Donahue (57.67) and an excellent response from
Australia’s Marieke Guehrer (56.36) dictated the switch of positions in the end
of the race, with the North Americans finishing third (3:51.43), behind an
inspired Australian team (silver in 3:50.88).
World Record: United States, 3:45.56 – December 16, 2011 in Atlanta (USA)
Championships Record: China, 3:48.29 – December 17, 2010 in Dubai (UAE)
Last five (2002-2010) winners in this event: 2002 – Sweden (3:55.78); 2004 – Australia (3:54.95); 2006 – Australia (3:51.84); 2008 – United States (3:51.36); 2010 – China (3:48.29)
The best in this event (1. most victories or 2. fastest time): China (1993, 1997 & 2010) and Australia (1995, 2004 & 2006)
World Record: United States, 3:45.56 – December 16, 2011 in Atlanta (USA)
Championships Record: China, 3:48.29 – December 17, 2010 in Dubai (UAE)
Last five (2002-2010) winners in this event: 2002 – Sweden (3:55.78); 2004 – Australia (3:54.95); 2006 – Australia (3:51.84); 2008 – United States (3:51.36); 2010 – China (3:48.29)
The best in this event (1. most victories or 2. fastest time): China (1993, 1997 & 2010) and Australia (1995, 2004 & 2006)
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