Still was 23 hundredth over her personal record and recorded 30.79 which gave her 21st place. The 15-year-old talent from Södertörn already qualified for the short course European Championships two years ago, but was stopped that time because she was too young. The age limit of the European Swimming Association is 14 years.
Now she had to make her long-awaited championship debut, but a cold with inflammation of the eyes has disturbed her preparation.
"I'll try to ignore it and do as I usually do," she told TT yesterday.
Fixed is also registered on the 100 and 200 meters medley.
Klara Thormalm went on 50 meters breaststroke with 14th time at 30.62. Semi-final and final swim tonight.