Tag: Danish Trials 2012
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Danish Trials Day 4 Finals: Mie takes down another record
On the final night of Danish Olympic Trials, Mie Ø. Nielsen took down Louise Ørnstedt’s Danish junior record in the women’s 200 backstroke, with a 2:11.97 replacing the 2:13.61 from back in 2000. Pál Joensen confirmed his Olympic spot in the 1500 freestyle, with a 15:04.39 and 6th in the world this year, coach Bjarnason…
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Delayed news from Pál’s 1500 freestyle here today
Our dear grandmother passed away on Thursday, so me and Bartal will be at the chapel this afternoon. But there are all kinds of possibilities to follow the Danish Trials, by showing up at Bellahøj (admission is free), or watching the live stream from 15:00 UTC, or checking up on the results for instance on…
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Video: Mie Ø. Nielsen 59.69 in the 100 backstroke at Danish Trials
The women’s 100m backstroke final at Danish Trials 2012, Mie Ø. Nielsen setting a Danish junior and senior record and Nordic senior record of 59.69, first Nordic woman ever under 1 minute in the 100 back. 4th fastest time in the world this year. See result list.
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Video: Men’s 4×200 freestyle relay at Danish Trials 2012
The most anticipated Danish Trials event of this evening, the 4×200 meter freestyle time trial. Splits Mads Glæsner 1:49.46 (53.02), Daniel Skaaning 1:49.04 (52.13), Anders Lie 1:49.09 (52.54) and Pál Joensen 1:47.79 (52.19). Total time 7:15.38, enough to put them in contention for a relay spot at the London 2012 Olympics.
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Danish Trial Day 3 Finals: Mie Ø. Nielsen qualifies with a 59.69 in the 100 back
On the 3rd night of Danish Olympic Trials, 15-year-old Mie Ø. Nielsen qualified for the Olympics in the women’s 100 meter backstroke, with a scorching time of 59.69, and new Danish junior and senior record, and Nordic record beating Louise Ørnstedt’s 1:00.48 from a home meet in Odense back in 2005. She had actually qualified…
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The Faroese Mafia
No, these are not The Faroese Mafia, but our up-and-coming swimming stars. From left to right Magnus Jákupsson, Faroese born and raised who moved to Denmark in August 2011, but who still competes for our islands. Frans Johannesen, son of a Faroese couple who moved to Denmark when he was a kid, therefore raised in…
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Video: Men’s 200 freestyle final at Danish Open 2012
This is what the DR live stream sounded and looked like. As I’ve mentioned, a bit cloudy, but with excellent sound and commentary. Oh and yes, our guy won, Pál Joensen 1:48.98 and a new Faroese record, Mads Glæsner 2nd in 1:49.05, Daniel Skaaning 3rd in 1:49.85 and Anders Lie 4th in 1:49.86. Tomorrow they…
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Video: Men’s 400 freestyle final at Danish Open 2012
Two world class performances at the Bellahøj Svømmestadion, yesterday evening. Pál Joensen first in 3:46.84 and a new Faroese record, Mads Glæsner second in 3:46.93. Brilliant. Courtesy of René Thomsen / paljoensen.com
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Danish Trials Day 2 Finals: Blume added to Olympic roster
In the women’s 100 meter freestyle, world champion Jeanette Ottesen confirmed her Olympic qualification with a time of 53.90, followed by also qualifying Pernille Blume in 54.06. In the 800 freestyle, Lotte Friis cruised to a time of 8:28.52 and confirmed qualification, with Grainne Murphy (IRL) clocking 8:29.55 and 2nd also under the FINA A…