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Some of Australia's Olympic hopefuls of the future had the opportunity to get in quality racing during a tri-meet in Queensland.

  And it is not over yet, with Short swimming in the 1500m and a white hot field assembled for the 100m freestyle sprint. Hold onto your hats for that one. But for now, we recognise our top 10 performers, the Best of the Rest and try and mention all other Queenslanders who snared podium finishers. All Hallows and Newmarket Racers product Elizabeth Dekkers is closer to Olympic selection. Photo Steve Pohlner ELIZABETH DEKKERS The All Hallows' School student from Newmarket Racers edged closer to the Tokyo Olympics with a stunning 16 years 200m butterfly effort of 2.07.82, breaking her own...

Premium Content A record 400 swimmers will contest the CQ Championships in Rockhampton this weekend. Eighteen clubs will be represented at the two-day event at the 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre. CQ Swimming president Michael Borg said it would be great to see so many of the region’s swimmers in action. “Nominations are up about 20 per cent on last year,” he said. “Those of us who have been around the sport for 10 years or more can’t remember exceeding that number before. “We’re finding the 12 and 13 years boys and girls are particularly strong but across the board numbe...