Heyns cracks record

SYDNEY, Australia - South African Penny Heyns (R) sets a world record in the women's 200-meter breaststroke, clocking 2:24.42 in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships semifinals at Sydney International Aquatic Center on Aug. 26. Japan's Masami Tanaka (L) managed to reach the final in 2:28.47.

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