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Megan Quann wins Sydney 2000 women's 100m breaststroke swimming gold
Megan Quann won the women's 100m breaststroke gold medal in swimming at Sydney 2000 on 18 September 2000.
2000-09-18 · Sydney International Aquatic Centre, Australia
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The story
Megan Quann won the women's 100m breaststroke gold medal in swimming at Sydney 2000 on 18 September 2000. The title went to USA, with the competition held at Sydney International Aquatic Centre, Australia. The winning time was 1:07.05.
How it unfolded
Leisel Jones (Australia) took silver with 1:07.49; Penny Heyns (South Africa) took bronze with 1:07.55.
The wider picture
The final was contested in a 50-metre pool, making this 100-metre event a race over 2 lengths. Swimmers had to complete the specified distance and comply with the rules for breaststroke. Heats and, for the shorter events, semi-finals determined the final field; medals were decided by the final itself. Split times show the progress of a swim, but the finishing time established the medal order. This title was separate from relay medals and from results over other distances.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Megan Quann | USA |
| Silver | Leisel Jones | Australia |
| Bronze | Penny Heyns | South Africa |
Sources
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