Hackett ready to take on the world
Olympic and world swimming champion Grant Hackett believes his 10-week break from training after the Athens Olympics has not harmed his chances at this year’s World Championships in July.
Gold Coast based Hackett believed he may have had to take this year off after suffering health complications at the Athens Games.
But he said he was now fully recovered and was confident of strong performances in not only the 400 and 1,500 metre events in July, but the 800 metres as well.
“The eight (hundred) for me this year could be a very good event too,” he said.
“Everyone seems to be talking about the four (hundred) and the 15 (hundred) but I’m also very motivated and keen to do a personal best time in the eight.”
Hackett said he believed he could improve his performances, meaning he could press for a personal best, and therefore a new world record, in the 1,500 metres.
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