SEEBOHM ON FIRE AT NSW STATE TITLES

16/02/2010

Young Queenslander Emily Seebohm is set to become swimming's first world-record breaker since the banning of controversial suits.

Competing at the NSW state titles over the weekend, Seebohm clocked the fastest time ever in a textile suit, swimming the 100m backstroke in a time of 59.25sec – a would be world record before the introduction of polyurethane swimsuits in 2008.

Looking to beat Britain’s Gemma Spofforth’s world record of 58.12sec, Seebohm admits it’s not impossible.

"I keep it in my mind and I reckon we can still go those times even without those suits," Seebohm said.

"I'm shocked I went that time so soon before trials and I'm hoping to go better.

"I obviously want to go better on a taper and hopefully break the 59 barrier."

Seebohm also won the 200m IM final in 2:11.80, a second outside her PB to finish ahead of Stephanie Rice (2:13.22).

"It just shows me that I'm in a good place right now," Seebohm said.

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