McEvoy upstages Magnussen at Nationals

Bachelor of Science student Cameron McEvoy smiling, in pool, on lane rope
Bachelor of Science student Cameron McEvoy, and Olympic swimmer

Cameron McEvoy (Bachelor of ScienceAdvanced Honours) has overpowered James Magnussen in the final of the 100m freestyle event at the 2015 Hancock Prospecting National titles in Sydney.

Defending champion McEvoy claimed the national title in 48.06sec, the fastest time in the world this year.

This is McEvoy’s third win over Magnussen in the past four meets and puts him in good contention for the World Titles being staged in Kazan in July.

McEvoy also took out the 200m Freestyle and is back in the pool today for the 50m freestyle semi final.

“It’s a really solid start to the Nationals and I think we will continue to see great things in the pool over the next few days,” said Sean Carolan from Griffith Sports College.

Other Griffith students who finished with impressive results during the national titles include:

Emma McKeon

1st – 100m Fly

1st – 200m Free

David McKeon

2nd – 400 Free

2nd – 200 Free

Taylor McKeown

1st – 100m BS

Jessica Ashwood

1st – 400m Free

8th – 200m Free

Madi Wilson

2nd – 100m Back

2nd — 50m Back

Chris Wright

6th – 50m Fly

Katie Goldman

6th – 400m Free

Leiston Pickett

6th – 100m BS

Ned McKendry

7th – 200m Free