72. 95. 52.
99, marking their first competition since returning to Sweden after over three months of training in Australia. The competition is held at Eriksdalsbadet in Stockholm, running from Thursday to Sunday. 62 in the 50m freestyle heats, finishing three tenths ahead of Siobhan Haughey, and the stands were full during Sjöström's heat with great cheering when she was introduced.
I know how even we are so I'm not completely surprised.
I think it was during Monday's training that Annie (my training buddy with Hegmegi as her last name) said that when we sprinted we swam synchronized. Considering that, it became almost even more comical when I realized we had exactly the same time.
This time it was better because we got to share the joy.
It was useful to try out a few different environments. Because if I decide to go back next year, and then be in one place for a longer period, I know a bit more about the different options.
I am very happy for the months in Australia, and it gave me what I was looking for. I have been in the NEC environment for six years, and I wanted to see and try something new.
It was a completely okay race, but I don't really think I get out the speed I want. I can imagine that the jet lag might still be there a bit.
I think I am developing my sprint swimming and have a good feeling in my body, but it is a process. Today I don't think I get it out fully. So I am not dissatisfied but not satisfied either.