Brant Best believes James Magnussen has still much to improve – Swimming News

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 3:55:24 by

Brant Best believes James Magnussen has still much to improve – Swimming News

The coach of the 100m freestyle world champion, James Magnussen expressed that Magnussen still has a lot to improve to perfect his main event before the 2012 London Olympic Games.

The 20-year-old Magnussen, who clocked a phenomenal 47.10 seconds at the last month’s Australian Selection Trials, is eyeing to lower the world record of 46.91 seconds at the upcoming Games.

“He by no means swam the perfect race at trials and we’ve got some improvements to work on that can take some significant time off that again. His turn wasn’t as fast as I’d like it to be and, as far as the race goes, he’s out half a second … than the
relay time last year. As far as the front end or the back end of the race goes, we can look at that balance as well,” said Best.

While talking about his competitors, Magnussen said, “What I saw as one of my biggest competitors in William Meynard, who got bronze at the World Championships, actually missed the 100m freestyle. So I guess it’s actually a little surprising and maybe even
a little disappointing that we may not have a few of those big names in the race but I’m sure the guys that did get on will be a big threat because the French are always a force to be reckoned with.”

When a reporter asked Magnussen, if he can be scary, he said, “I’d like to think I can be at times. It’s certainly not a big part of my tactics when I go into racing. I try and focus on myself. There are little mind games that go on in sprinting. If need
be, I can participate.”

The Australian is confident that he will improve the world record at the forthcoming Games as he has repeatedly claimed that after winning national gold medal of the 100m event, last month.

In addition, his 47.10 seconds effort is fastest by any swimming in the textile suit and with a couple of months left in the Olympic Games, one should not undermine his capabilities.

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