So close but missed it by that much

By Ilsa Cunningham
Updated April 18 2016 - 3:43pm, first published 1:52pm
Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson

Just 0.26 seconds was all that separated Springwood swimmer Matt Wilson from Olympic selection. Despite winning the 200m breaststroke final and setting an Australian age record in Adelaide last week, the 17-year-old was just shy of the qualification time set by Australia which is faster than FINA times. While disappointed he didn’t make the team, Wilson’s goal was always the 2018 Commonwealth Games. “I am more determined than ever to get back into training and see what I can do for next time,” he said.

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