Jo Jackson

World Record for Jackson

Posted: Tuesday 17th March 2009

Camden swimmers were privileged to watch the fastest woman's 400m freestyle in history

Olympic bronze medalist Joanne Jackson broke the female 400m Freestyle world record on her way to victory on the first day of competition at the British Gas Swimming Championships 2009.

Joanne Jackson and Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington both swam inside the world record in the 400m freestyle at British trials for the world championships in Rome. Jackson, Olympic bronze medallist, got the touch in 4:00.66, ahead of Adlington's 4:00.89.

For swimmers wishing to know how champions swim this race take a look at the splits

The Splits Compared:

* Jackson WR: 58.49; 2:00.35; 3:00.93; 4:00.66

* Adlington 58.71; 2:00.50; 3:01.43; 4:00.89)

* 2008 WR: Pellegrini 59.01; 1:59.60; 3:00.41; 4:01.53

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