Japanese medal hope Hagiwara in pre-Olympic practice

Japanese medal hope Hagiwara in pre-Olympic practice

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese medal hopeful Tomoko Hagiwara puts in some laps at Sydney International Aquatic Center in a pre-Olympic tune-up on Sept. 2. The popular Japanese swimmer will compete in the women's 200-meter backstroke and 200-meter individual medley when the Millennium Games get under way on Sept. 15.

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