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Dion Dreesens during the Youth Olympic Games reached the finals of the 200-meter freestyle. Dreesens swam 1.51.90 in the series with the eighth time, just enough for a spot in the final battle, tonight on the program. Manon Minneboo knew at the 100 meter freestyle failed to qualify for the semifinals.

Dreesens went in his series a good start. The Limburger was among the first three time points in the lead, but saw in the last 50 meters further three swimmers over stabbing. Because the eight boys from the six fastest advance to the finals series, but especially the time and had Dreesens' 1.51.90 was sufficient. "Very satisfied," was the reaction of coach Patrick Pearson. "We know that Dion in the morning somewhat slow going and are already up at 04.00 this morning. His time here is a second faster than his time in the morning session of the Youth European Championships, so that's nice. In the afternoon, Dion is usually faster, so we will see later. "The split times of Dion were: 25.99 - 54.33 (28.34) - 23.01.22 (28.89) - 1.51.90 (28.68). He stopped about 2 tenths with respect to the number 9. See YouTube for some brief footage of the race of Dion (lane 1, bottom image).

Manon Minneboo left the 22nd time in 100 meter freestyle overclocking. She tapped at 58.36 after 58.77 where at least proved necessary for a spot in the top sixteen. "A bit of a disappointment, that time, they can swim," said Pearson. "Manon is normally a fast start and then drops far back in the second piece. We have tried to build something else, but she did not, unfortunately, in her rhythm. She still has enough content built for this distance. " Minneboo was disappointed, but will focus on its main number, the 50 meter freestyle, which she later this week into action.

All games are also live broadcast on the Internet. The finals of the swim start at 12.25 Dutch time on channel 3 . The 200m freestyle Dion is scheduled to 12.41uur.

Swim team poses with Prince Willem-Alexander