Swimming World Cup: Hong Kong’s Haughey bags gold, bronze to end Shanghai event on high
Siobhan Haughey sets new Hong Kong record to finish third in ‘fun’ 50m breaststroke event, dominates 100m freestyle just 10 minutes later
Siobhan Haughey won one bronze and one gold medal within 10 minutes of each other on Sunday night, as the first leg of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup came to a close in Shanghai.
Haughey’s evening at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Centre started with bronze in the women’s 50 metres breaststroke, her second medal of the competition.
China’s Tang Qianting won in 28.76 seconds, an Asian record, followed by Italy’s Benedetta Pilato in 29.73, Haughey came home in 29.74, which was a Hong Kong record.
“I feel that the short-course pool is comfortable for me as I’m a swimmer with a bursting style, and I make sure to do my turns and starts the best I can. I think the short course might put less pressure on me,” Tang said.
But Haughey was utterly dominant in the 100m freestyle, leading from start to finish, touching the wall in 51.89. China’s Yang Junxuan was second in 52.11, and Australian Milla Jansen third in 52.43.
“I think I had about 10 minutes in between [each race] but for me, it’s just training and 50 breast is a fun event. It’s a pretty good time, I’m happy with it,” Haughey said.
