AUSTIN, Texas – Ed Moses he has been on the brink of
breaking the world record in the 100-meter breaststroke for more
than a year.
He finally did it Wednesday at the USA Swimming National Championships
with a time of 1 minute, 00.29 seconds, breaking Roman Sloudnov's
mark (1:00.36) set in June 2000 at the Russian Olympic trials.
"I've been so close to that record, and after this morning's swim, I expected to break it," the Olympic silver medalist said. "I think I have a better swim in me and look forward to breaking a minute."
Moses, from Burke, Va., qualified for the world championships in Fukuoka, Japan, in July and gets $12,500 from USA Swimming for breaking the world record.
Anthony Robinson of Stanford and Jarrod Marrs of Curl-Burke tied
for second (1:03.39). Since the top two swimmers qualify for the
world championships, Robinson beat Marrs in a swim off.
Robert Margalis of St. Petersburg won the 400 freestyle in 3:48.72. Chad Carvin of Mission Viejo finished second (3:49.47).
Kaitlin Sandeno of the Nellie Gators won the 400 individual
medley (4:42.98), and Maggie Bowen of Auburn finished second
(4:43.75) to make the world championship team.
Natalie Coughlin of the Terrapins won the 100 butterfly (59.38), and Mary Descenza from Academy Bullets finished second (59.39).
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