The fastest qualifying time in the 100-meter breaststroke at the world swimming championships on Sunday, then became teary-eyed talking about the twin tragedies in his country that killed at least 89 people.
Dale Oen led the way in 59.71 seconds, then pointed to the Norwegian flag on his cap as the camera caught him checking his time on the scoreboard. He was the silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The Norwegian team has been watching television at its hotel to keep up with developments since Friday’s bombing in Oslo and shootings on a nearby island.
“It’s unbelievable,” Dale Oen said. “We need to stay together now in Norway and we here just need to try to do the best we can.”
Dale Oen’s face reddened and he was on the verge of tears as he walked away from reporters.
Glenn Snyders of New Zealand qualified second in 59.94. Two-time Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima of Japan was third in 59.96. They were the only three men under 1 minute.
No one broke any records during the opening morning of qualifying in the indoor pool at the Oriental Sports Center, extending the drought since the high-tech bodysuits were banned 1½ years ago.
Two years ago in Rome, 43 world records were set during the height of the high-tech suit frenzy.
“I think there’ll be a couple,” said Eamon Sullivan, who swam on Australia’s 400 free relay. “The women are probably at more of an advantage with the upper body being covered but I don’t think it’s impossible.”
World champion Cesar Cielo raced for the first time since being cleared to compete by the Court of Arbitration for Sport two days ago.
He qualified first in the 50 butterfly with a time of 23.26 seconds. Geoff Huegill, the 32-year-old Australian, was second to Cielo in 23.27.
Dale Oen led the way in 59.71 seconds, then pointed to the Norwegian flag on his cap as the camera caught him checking his time on the scoreboard. He was the silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The Norwegian team has been watching television at its hotel to keep up with developments since Friday’s bombing in Oslo and shootings on a nearby island.
“It’s unbelievable,” Dale Oen said. “We need to stay together now in Norway and we here just need to try to do the best we can.”
Dale Oen’s face reddened and he was on the verge of tears as he walked away from reporters.
Glenn Snyders of New Zealand qualified second in 59.94. Two-time Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima of Japan was third in 59.96. They were the only three men under 1 minute.
No one broke any records during the opening morning of qualifying in the indoor pool at the Oriental Sports Center, extending the drought since the high-tech bodysuits were banned 1½ years ago.
Two years ago in Rome, 43 world records were set during the height of the high-tech suit frenzy.
“I think there’ll be a couple,” said Eamon Sullivan, who swam on Australia’s 400 free relay. “The women are probably at more of an advantage with the upper body being covered but I don’t think it’s impossible.”
World champion Cesar Cielo raced for the first time since being cleared to compete by the Court of Arbitration for Sport two days ago.
He qualified first in the 50 butterfly with a time of 23.26 seconds. Geoff Huegill, the 32-year-old Australian, was second to Cielo in 23.27.
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