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Women's 50m Backstroke - Final

Pos.	Lane	Athlete	R.T.	50m	Tbh.
	5	Australia Sophie Edington Sophie Edington Sophia Jane Edington is an Australian backstroke and freestyle swimmer.She trained at the Kingscliff ASC club under Greg Salter. After Greg took up an overseas coaching role Sophie moved to Queensland to train under the QAS program from the end of 2008... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... )	0.62	28.42 (=GR)
	4	Australia Giaan Rooney Giaan Rooney Giaan Leigh Rooney OAM is a retired Australian swimmer. She won an Olympic gold medal and broke a world record at the Athens Olympics... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... )	0.69	28.43	0.01
	3	Australia Tayliah Zimmer Tayliah Zimmer Tayliah Zimmer is an Australian swimmer.-References:... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... )	0.64	28.71	0.29
4	6	New Zealand Hannah McLean Hannah McLean Hannah McLean is a New Zealand swimming competitor. She won a bronze medal in the 200m backstroke at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.She also competed at the 2004 Olympic Games.-References:... (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... )	0.87	28.89	0.47
5	2	New Zealand Elizabeth Coster (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... )	0.57	29.48	1.06
6	7	Canada Landice Yestrau (CAN Canada at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Canada is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xxx-member strong contingent comprising 253 sportspersons and xx officials.- Flag bearers :... )	0.67	29.75	1.33
7	1	Bermuda Kiera Aitken Kiera Aitken Kiera Aitken is an Olympic and national-record holding swimmer from Bermuda. She is one of Bermuda's most successful swimmers, and has twice been named Bermuda's Female Athlete of the Year... (BER Bermuda at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Bermuda was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 44-member strong contingent comprising 26 sportspersons and 18 officials.-Medals:-Athletics:Ashley Couper, trackLatroya Darrell, high jump*Michael Donawa, track... )	0.67	30.00	1.58
8	8	Kingdom of England Katy Sexton Katy Sexton Katy Sexton MBE is a British swimmer.One of her most significant achievements was becoming the first British female swimmer to win gold at the 2003 World Championships in the 200 m backstroke... (ENG England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games were represented by the Commonwealth Games Council for England . The country went by the abbreviation ENG and used the St George's Cross as flag and Land of Hope and Glory as the national anthem.... )	0.66	30.05	1.63

Women's 50m Backstroke - Semifinal 01

Pos.	Lane	Athlete	R.T.	50m	Tbh.
1	4	Australia Sophie Edington Sophie Edington Sophia Jane Edington is an Australian backstroke and freestyle swimmer.She trained at the Kingscliff ASC club under Greg Salter. After Greg took up an overseas coaching role Sophie moved to Queensland to train under the QAS program from the end of 2008... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... )	0.67	28.79
2	5	New Zealand Hannah McLean Hannah McLean Hannah McLean is a New Zealand swimming competitor. She won a bronze medal in the 200m backstroke at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.She also competed at the 2004 Olympic Games.-References:... (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... )	0.72	28.98	0.19
3	3	Canada Landice Yestrau (CAN Canada at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Canada is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xxx-member strong contingent comprising 253 sportspersons and xx officials.- Flag bearers :... )	0.68	29.84	1.05
4	2	Kingdom of England Katy Sexton Katy Sexton Katy Sexton MBE is a British swimmer.One of her most significant achievements was becoming the first British female swimmer to win gold at the 2003 World Championships in the 200 m backstroke... (ENG England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games were represented by the Commonwealth Games Council for England . The country went by the abbreviation ENG and used the St George's Cross as flag and Land of Hope and Glory as the national anthem.... )	0.66	30.12	1.33
5	6	Singapore Hiang Yuet Ng (SIN Singapore at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Singapore was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 101-member strong contingent comprising 63 sportspersons and 38 officials... )	0.55	30.62	1.83
6	7	The Bahamas Alana Dillette Alana Dillette Alana Kathryn Dillette is an Olympic-swimmer from The Bahamas. She swam for the Bahamas at the 2008 Summer Olympics, as well as at the 2007 Pan American Games... (BAH Bahamas at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The Bahamas is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising 28 sportspersons and xx officials.-Silver:* Laverne Eve — Athletics, Women's Javelin Throw... )	0.55	30.90	2.11
7	1	India Shikha Tandon Shikha Tandon Shikha Tandon is a champion swimmer from Bangalore, India. Tandon has won 146 national medals, and 36 medals in international competitions, including five gold medals.- Career :... (IND India at the 2006 Commonwealth Games India was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 270-member strong contingent comprising 183 sportspersons and 77 officials. 2004 Summer Olympics silver medalist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore was the flag bearer for India.... )	0.70	31.53	2.74
8	8	Isle of Man Emily-Claire Crookall-nixon (IOM Isle of Man at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The Isle of Man was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 36-member strong contingent, comprising 27 sportsmen and women and 9 officials. Amongst their number was the Commonwealth Games' youngest ever competitor, Olivia Rawlinson, a swimmer aged 13... )	0.59	32.93	4.14

Women's 50m Backstroke - Semifinal 02

Pos.	Lane	Athlete	R.T.	50m	Tbh.
1	4	Australia Giaan Rooney Giaan Rooney Giaan Leigh Rooney OAM is a retired Australian swimmer. She won an Olympic gold medal and broke a world record at the Athens Olympics... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... )	0.72	28.42 (GR)
2	5	Australia Tayliah Zimmer Tayliah Zimmer Tayliah Zimmer is an Australian swimmer.-References:... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... )	0.64	28.97	0.55
3	3	New Zealand Elizabeth Coster (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... )	0.60	29.29	0.87
4	6	Bermuda Kiera Aitken Kiera Aitken Kiera Aitken is an Olympic and national-record holding swimmer from Bermuda. She is one of Bermuda's most successful swimmers, and has twice been named Bermuda's Female Athlete of the Year... (BER Bermuda at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Bermuda was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 44-member strong contingent comprising 26 sportspersons and 18 officials.-Medals:-Athletics:Ashley Couper, trackLatroya Darrell, high jump*Michael Donawa, track... )	0.66	29.99	1.57
5	2	Canada Marie-Pier Couillard (CAN Canada at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Canada is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xxx-member strong contingent comprising 253 sportspersons and xx officials.- Flag bearers :... )	0.59	30.69	2.27
6	7	South Africa Chanelle Van Wyk (RSA South Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games South Africa was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a ???-member strong contingent comprising ??? sportspeople and ?? officials.-Medals:-Gold:... )	0.65	30.74	2.32
7	1	Malaysia Lai Kwan Chui (MAS Malaysia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Malaysia is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 254-member strong contingent comprising 170 sportspersons and 84 officials... )	0.62	31.35	2.93
8	8	Northern Ireland Melanie Nocher (NIR Northern Ireland at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a team of 64 athletes.-Medals:-Silver:* Lawn Bowls Men's Triples: Mark McPeak, Jeremy Henry, Neil Booth.* David Beattie for the men's individual trap in Shooting.-Men's:... )	0.61	31.46	3.04

Women's 50m Backstroke - Heat 01

Pos.	Lane	Athlete	R.T.	50m	Tbh.
1	6	Malaysia Lai Kwan Chui (MAS Malaysia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Malaysia is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 254-member strong contingent comprising 170 sportspersons and 84 officials... )	0.61	31.32
2	2	Sri Lanka Prabha Dharmadasa (SRI Sri Lanka at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Sri Lanka is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 67-member strong contingent comprising xx sportspersons and xx officials.-Medals:-Gold:... )	0.58	34.21	2.89
3	4	Papua New Guinea Judith Meauri (PNG Papua New Guinea at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Papua New Guinea was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 38-member strong contingent comprising a number of sportspersons and officials.-Medals:-Gold:* Ryan Pini, Swimming, Men's 100m Butterfly-Silver:... )	0.72	35.32	4.00
4	5	Bangladesh Sobura Khatun (BAN Bangladesh at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Bangladesh is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising 20 sportspersons and xx officials.-Medals:-Silver:# Shooting, Men's 10m Air Rifle Pairs... )	0.63	36.81	5.49
5	7	Uganda Natasha Ratter (UGA Uganda at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Uganda is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 12-member strong contingent comprising 6 sportspersons and 6 officials.-Medals:-Gold:* Dorcus Inzikuru, Athletics, Women's 3000m Steeplechase... )	0.68	38.52	7.20
6	3	Maldives Mariyam Ali (MDV Maldives at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The Maldives is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising xx sportspersons and xx officials.-Medals:... )	0.75	39.12	7.80

Women's 50m Backstroke - Heat 02

Pos.	Lane	Athlete	R.T.	50m	Tbh.
1	4	Australia Tayliah Zimmer Tayliah Zimmer Tayliah Zimmer is an Australian swimmer.-References:... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... )	0.64	29.22
2	3	Canada Marie-Pier Couillard (CAN Canada at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Canada is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xxx-member strong contingent comprising 253 sportspersons and xx officials.- Flag bearers :... )	0.60	30.61	1.39
3	5	Kingdom of England Katy Sexton Katy Sexton Katy Sexton MBE is a British swimmer.One of her most significant achievements was becoming the first British female swimmer to win gold at the 2003 World Championships in the 200 m backstroke... (ENG England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games were represented by the Commonwealth Games Council for England . The country went by the abbreviation ENG and used the St George's Cross as flag and Land of Hope and Glory as the national anthem.... )	0.69	30.62	1.40
4	2	India Shikha Tandon Shikha Tandon Shikha Tandon is a champion swimmer from Bangalore, India. Tandon has won 146 national medals, and 36 medals in international competitions, including five gold medals.- Career :... (IND India at the 2006 Commonwealth Games India was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 270-member strong contingent comprising 183 sportspersons and 77 officials. 2004 Summer Olympics silver medalist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore was the flag bearer for India.... )	0.66	31.52	2.30
5	1	Zambia Ellen Hight (ZAM Zambia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Zambia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. -Medals:... )	0.62	32.74	3.52
6	7	Gibraltar Rachel Fortunato (GIB Gibraltar at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Gibraltar was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.-Medals:-Bronze:... )	0.67	33.38	4.16
7	8	Pakistan Rubab Raza Rubab Raza Rubab Raza is an Olympic and national-record-holding swimmer from Pakistan. She became Pakistan's first female Olympic swimmer when she swam at the 2004 Olympics.... (PAK Pakistan at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Pakistan was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 75-member strong contingent comprising 53 sportsmen and women, 21 officials and 1 head of the contingent.... )	0.68	34.58	5.36
DNS	6	Singapore Li Tao (SIN Singapore at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Singapore was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 101-member strong contingent comprising 63 sportspersons and 38 officials... )

Women's 50m Backstroke - Heat 03

Pos.	Lane	Athlete	R.T.	50m	Tbh.
1	4	Australia Sophie Edington Sophie Edington Sophia Jane Edington is an Australian backstroke and freestyle swimmer.She trained at the Kingscliff ASC club under Greg Salter. After Greg took up an overseas coaching role Sophie moved to Queensland to train under the QAS program from the end of 2008... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... )	0.67	29.21
2	5	New Zealand Elizabeth Coster (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... )	0.62	29.70	0.49
3	3	Canada Landice Yestrau (CAN Canada at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Canada is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xxx-member strong contingent comprising 253 sportspersons and xx officials.- Flag bearers :... )	0.68	29.94	0.73
4	2	Singapore Hiang Yuet Ng (SIN Singapore at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Singapore was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 101-member strong contingent comprising 63 sportspersons and 38 officials... )	0.56	30.55	1.34
5	7	Northern Ireland Melanie Nocher (NIR Northern Ireland at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a team of 64 athletes.-Medals:-Silver:* Lawn Bowls Men's Triples: Mark McPeak, Jeremy Henry, Neil Booth.* David Beattie for the men's individual trap in Shooting.-Men's:... )	0.62	31.54	2.33
6	1	Isle of Man Emily-Claire Crookall-nixon (IOM Isle of Man at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The Isle of Man was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 36-member strong contingent, comprising 27 sportsmen and women and 9 officials. Amongst their number was the Commonwealth Games' youngest ever competitor, Olivia Rawlinson, a swimmer aged 13... )	0.60	32.65	3.44
7	8	Pakistan Kiran Khan Kiran Khan Kiran Khan . Kiran Khan is an Olympian Swimmer and national record-holder from Pakistan, and is one of the first international female swimmers for the country. She started her career in 2001. Kiran Khan first came to national attention at the 28th Pakistan National Games in 2001... (PAK Pakistan at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Pakistan was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 75-member strong contingent comprising 53 sportsmen and women, 21 officials and 1 head of the contingent.... )	0.76	33.83	4.62
DNS	6	New Zealand Melissa Ingram Melissa Ingram Melissa Ingram is a New Zealand swimming competitor. She won a bronze medal with Lauren Boyle, Helen Norfolk and Alison Fitch in the 4 x 200m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.... (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... )

Women's 50m Backstroke - Heat 04

Pos.	Lane	Athlete	R.T.	50m	Tbh.
1	4	Australia Giaan Rooney Giaan Rooney Giaan Leigh Rooney OAM is a retired Australian swimmer. She won an Olympic gold medal and broke a world record at the Athens Olympics... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... )	0.73	28.58 (GR)
2	5	New Zealand Hannah McLean Hannah McLean Hannah McLean is a New Zealand swimming competitor. She won a bronze medal in the 200m backstroke at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.She also competed at the 2004 Olympic Games.-References:... (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... )	0.75	29.36	0.78
3	2	Bermuda Kiera Aitken Kiera Aitken Kiera Aitken is an Olympic and national-record holding swimmer from Bermuda. She is one of Bermuda's most successful swimmers, and has twice been named Bermuda's Female Athlete of the Year... (BER Bermuda at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Bermuda was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 44-member strong contingent comprising 26 sportspersons and 18 officials.-Medals:-Athletics:Ashley Couper, trackLatroya Darrell, high jump*Michael Donawa, track... )	0.64	30.00	1.42
4	7	South Africa Chanelle Van Wyk (RSA South Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games South Africa was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a ???-member strong contingent comprising ??? sportspeople and ?? officials.-Medals:-Gold:... )	0.67	30.65	2.07
5	3	The Bahamas Alana Dillette Alana Dillette Alana Kathryn Dillette is an Olympic-swimmer from The Bahamas. She swam for the Bahamas at the 2008 Summer Olympics, as well as at the 2007 Pan American Games... (BAH Bahamas at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The Bahamas is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising 28 sportspersons and xx officials.-Silver:* Laverne Eve — Athletics, Women's Javelin Throw... )	0.56	30.92	2.34
6	1	Isle of Man Olivia Rawlinson Olivia Rawlinson Olivia Rawlinson is a swimmer from the Isle of Man. She mainly competes in the 200 m freestyle and medley events.She represented the Isle of Man at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, becoming their youngest participant ever in the Commonwealth Games... (IOM Isle of Man at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The Isle of Man was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 36-member strong contingent, comprising 27 sportsmen and women and 9 officials. Amongst their number was the Commonwealth Games' youngest ever competitor, Olivia Rawlinson, a swimmer aged 13... )	0.71	32.84	4.26
7	8	Namibia Jonay Briedenhann (NAM Namibia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Namibia is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising xx sportspersons and xx officials.-Medals:-Gold:* Jafet Uutoni, Boxing, Light Flyweight 48 kg-Bronze:... )	0.65	33.52	4.94
DNS	6	Canada Geneviève Saumur Geneviève Saumur Geneviève Saumur is a Canadian Olympic swimmer. She swam for Canada at the 2008 Olympics.She currently holds the 200m freestyle Canadian Record.She has swam for Canada at:... (CAN Canada at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Canada is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xxx-member strong contingent comprising 253 sportspersons and xx officials.- Flag bearers :... )

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