Montreal next stop for impressive Murphy
ALBURY Olympian Patrick Murphy is on track for the World Championships after an impressive performance in the Grand Prix One series in Brisbane at the weekend.
Murphy finished second in the 100m freestyle with a time of 50.85s, behind Ashley Calluss 50.77s.
Murphy also showed his strength in the 200m freestyle event with Grant Hackett winning in 1:50.19.
He will replace Hackett in the 200m freestyle event in Montreal after finishing second in 1:51.54.
The championships run July 21-24.
The team will come together again for the Telstra Grand Prix Two meeting in Canberra on June 10-12 before heading to Orlando for a camp on July 7.
l The Commercial Club Winter Series continues to strengthen at the G.T. Aquatics Swim Centre with more swimmers turning up for the winter challenge.
Ted Woodbury has been on fire claiming the maximum 16 points for his efforts in the days competition with Phil Cosgrave gaining his momentum to snare 13.
Terry Sillet leads on the progressive points score ladder with a total of 28 points from Andrew Docker on 26, just ahead of Graham Dickie and Barclay Dowling on 23 points.
In the brace pairs relay events, husband and wife duo Andrew and Kerrie Docker retain their lead with six points over father and son team Graham and Brendan Dickie who are right on their tail with five points.
The series will continue on Sunday with the program being set for 200m choice events, 50m and 25m freestyle along with choice 25m events.
Olympic legend Kieren Perkins will hold a Learn To Swim clinic at North Albury on October 15.
The visit to the Border is part of a national tour with the champion also putting youngsters through their paces at Gladstone, Hobart, Darwin, Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs.
Bookings are a must and can be made at Qantas on 1300 732 290.
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