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Harriet Jones - Swimming

Name: Harriet Jones
Born: Cardiff, Wales
School: 
Club(s): City of Cardiff Swimming Club
Stroke: Butterfly
Other Sports: 
Olympic Experience: Debut
Medals: European Championships (2 x Gold 2020)
Other Honours: 50m Butterfly – Welsh Record

After setting the Welsh record for the 50m butterfly back in February, Harriet secured her place at Tokyo 2020 when she won the 100m butterfly at the Olympic trials in April. Winning the race with a time of 57.79 saw her within the qualification standard and beat Welsh compatriot, Alys Thomas by less than a second.

What club did Harriet start swimming at?

Harriet Jones started swimming at City of Cardiff Swimming Club. She will be the latest Olympian to hail from the Capital City’s club, following in the footsteps of the eight Cardiff swimmers who competed for GB at Montreal 1976 as well as two-time Silver medallist, David Davies, and more recently, Ieuan Lloyd and Chloe Tutton.

What dates will Harriet be competing at Tokyo 2020?

Pili pala 100m

Dydd Sadwrn, Gorffennaf 24 - 11.28 (BST) - Rhagbrofion
Dydd Sul, Gorffennaf 25 - 02:40 - Rownd Gynderfynol 
Dydd Llun, Gorffennaf 26 - 02:30 - Rownd Derfynol

Ras gyfnewid medley cymysg 4x100m

Dydd Iau, Gorffennaf 29 - 12.28 - Rhagbrofion 
Dydd Sadwrn, Gorffennaf 31 - 03.43 - Terfynol