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Relieved Steffen books London berth at trials

Reported by France 24 on Saturday, 12 May 2012 (on May 12, 2012)

Olympic 50m and 100m freestyle champion Britta Steffen admitted she was relieved to book her place at the London Games with victory in the 100m final at the German trials on Saturday.

"It feels good that I have got the time I needed and confirmed the qualification," said the world-record holder, having swum 53.68sec in the final.

The 28-year-old is the fourth fastest in the world this year having also clocked 53.65sec in the 4x100m relay on Thursday and proved she is back to her best after struggling at last year's world championships.

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