DURBAN – Cameron van der Burgh continued his strong performances at the South Africa Grand Prix in Durban with a smoking 50-meter breaststroke. Meanwhile, busy 15-year-old Michael Andrew popped a world-class time in the 50 fly.
Van der Burgh moved to third in the world in the men’s 50-meter breast with a smoking 27.73 for the win. That swim bettered his fourth-ranked best of 27.97 from prelims as he leapfrogged Hendrik Feldwehr (27.76) in the rankings.
Only Adam Peaty (26.88) and Damir Dugonjic (27.53) have been faster this year.
Giulio Zorzi claimed second in 28.28, off his seventh-ranked 28.14 from prelims yesterday, while Jarred Cours took third in 28.65. 15-year-old pro Michael Andrew took fourth in 28.82 after posting a personal best 28.64 in prelims.
Chad le Clos scratched the men’s 100-meter free after clocking a 50.08 in prelims due to a bout with the flu. That opened the door for Leith Shankland to win in 51.12…..
More Results here: Cameron van der Burgh 3rd in World in 50 Breast at Durban.
Mika Singh LIVE in Durban 29-11-2014