Barcelona - In the shortest session so far, with a crowd of about 350 spectators speckled throughout the massive basketball stadium that has become a makeshift pool, only a few swimmers appeared unfazed by the humidity and put in solid morning swims.

50 Breast Prelims-Men

It was a quick turn-a-round for the breaststrokers after racing the 100 breast last night. Only James Gibson (GBR) appeared to have woken up in time. His swim of 27.54 was the fastest, followed by Mihaly Flaskay (HUN) and Oleg Lisogor (UKR). Last night