100m breaststroke

Plymouth's Ruta Meilutyte breaks world record on her way to swimming final

Plymouth College student Ruta Meilutyte has set a new world record for the 100m breaststroke in the World Aquatic Championships semi-final in Barcelona.

The 16-year-old Lithuanian set a new world best time of 1:04.35 on Monday 29 July to qualify for the final.

The Olympic Champion who is coached by Jon Rudd, swims for Plymouth Leander, after moving to Plymouth from Lithuania...