Georgia Davies and Ervin Anthony pocket gold medals – British International

Georgia Davies and Ervin Anthony pocketed gold medals of the Women’s 100m backstroke and Men’s 50m freestyle respectively at the 2013 British International.

Davies faced strong contest from her former finisher in the playoff but managed to edge her out over the wall for gold medal with an effort of 1 minute and 00.45 seconds.

She was chased by Lauren Quigley, who stayed only 0.14 seconds slower from her former finisher and secured silver medal of the race by producing a time of 1 minute and 00.59 seconds.

The second best finisher was followed by Jessica Fullalove, who was full body length slower from her former finisher and clocked a time of 1 minute and 01.56 seconds for bronze medal.

Fourth best spot of the race was gained by Elizabeth Simmonds, who remained only 0.05 seconds behind and posted a time of 1 minute and 01.61 seconds.

Simmonds was trailed by Sharon Van Rouwendaal, who stayed nearly half a body length behind and posted an effort of 1 minute and 02.17 seconds for fifth place.

On the other hand, Anthony occupied the title of 50m freestyle. Anthony enjoyed a half body length lead over his closest competitor and cruised his way towards the finishing end for gold medal by producing an effort of 22.28 seconds.

The champion was traced by Proud Benjamin, who stayed 0.44 seconds apart and surfaced on the finishing end for silver medal by touching the wall with the timing of 22.72 seconds.

The silver medallist was chased by Jasper Van Mierlo, who remained only an inch behind and finished his race in third place by producing a time of 22.91 seconds.

The bronze medallist was trailed by Kane Haggett, who stayed 0.05 seconds slower from his former finisher and clocked an effort of 22.96 seconds for fourth place.

Fifth position of the event was secured by Bushell Andrew, who was 0.07 seconds slower from his former finisher and posted a time of 23.03 seconds.

In addition, the position holders received medals and accolades for their notable efforts at the prize ceremony of the tournament.

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