2009 NATIONALS: day three report

Reaching the half way point in the Championships, a disappointing day for Oliver Bitowt who failed to reach the final of the 200m backstroke.

Olly Richmond also narrowly missed a place in the 200m backstroke final, swimming close to his PB of 2.17.44. Alison Haworth, arriving later in the day for the girl's 800m freestyle, also swam off her personal best time today.

Still - we will move forward leaving these experiences behind us and return tomorrow to see debut individual performances from Alex Simmons and Harry Maw, while Alison Haworth and Ollie Bitowt will compete again with renewed vigour.