Dedekind, who studies in the USA, had his fare to Australia paid by South African Swimming, after it initially said it could not afford to support sending its swimmers to the meet. While Heyns has a lucrative bank sponsorship, Dedeking is battling along. I swim for the enjoyment of it, but it would be nice to have a proper sponsor. This double Olympic champion and world-record holder may have competed in his last international meet. After the morning prelims were over, two special record attempts were allowed.
FINA rules allow time trials without prior notice subject to the approval of the host federation.
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