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Richard Hortness is Going to the Olympics!

April 6th, 2008

Richard HortnessI found out yesterday that my former teammate (and roommate), Richard Hortness, is going to China for the 2008 Olympics. He placed third in prelims with a personal best time of 49.42 in the 100 metre freestyle and his fifth place finish in finals makes him one of the five swimmers who will make up the Canadian Mens 4×100 freestyle relay team.

Technically, Richard is the alternate, but will likely swim preliminary heats at Beijing.

Today he will be trying to win or come second in the 50 free. If he comes second and makes the FINA A time standard he will also compete in this event in Beijing.

Congratulations Richard, and good luck today!

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Update: Richard won the 50 Free this afternoon too! Way to go Richard; good luck in Beijing.

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One Response to “Richard Hortness is Going to the Olympics!”

  1. Monica LH Allen says:
    April 6th, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    Thank you so much for posting this article, I haven’t been able to read the Med Hat news in such a long time.

    We’re all so excited he’s going in the 50 too!
    Take care,
    Monica Hortness Allen

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