Winchester's Julia Beckett will be heading for
Beijing this summer, writes
ADRIAN KAJUMBA.
She was one of 35 swimmers
named in the British Olympic team
at the conclusion of the seven-day trials
in Sheffield at the weekend.
The selection of Beckett fulfils a
lifetime ambition for the 21-year-old
Loughborough University student.
She earned her place on the team
after coming third behind the new
and former British record holders in
the 100m freestyle, Caitlin
McClatchey and Fran Halsall, and
sixth in the 200m freestyle.
But with only two places available
in each individual event, she can
expect to be restricted to her now
customary role of relay swimmer.
Beckett, pictured, is a life member
of Winchester Penguins and
said: "I've always wanted to go to the
Olympic Games.
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"I often think that I would like to
have an individual swim but I seem
to be the relay demon.
"But it's better to be in the team as
a relay swimmer than not at all and
I'm so pleased to be there.
"We have some amazing swimmers
and a great team spirit and I'm
really happy to be part of that.
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