>> FRANCESCA CZECHS IN!
Francesca Marr performed the swim of her life at the British Swimming Championships in Sheffield to book her place on the British team that will compete at the European Junior Championships in Prague on the first week of July 2009.

Francesca swam a two second best time on the 200m Breaststroke (2.35.9) which was the 2nd fastest time for a 14 / 15 year old in the country – this was good enough for selection!

Just as impressive was the time she performed was 11th fastest in the entire country, in an event that was won by Olympian Hannah Miley. Francesca has trained up to 10 times per week (almost 20 hours per week!) in preparation for this meet. Hard work pays off!