The 4 x 200m freestyle relay squad represents one of Britains best chances for a medal at Beijing.Form
England's 4 x 200m freestyle relay team won Gold at the Commonwealth Games, edging Scotland into second place in a thrilling final. The combined 4 x 200m freestyle squad, as Great Britain won Silver at the European Championships.
| Events | Competitor | 2006 World Rank | 2006 Ranking Time | Championship Medal |
| 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay | Great Britain | 12 | 3:19.01 | |
| 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay | Great Britain | 3 | 7:11.63 | Silver @ European Championship |
| 4 x 100m Medley Relay | England | 6 | 3:36.40 | Silver @ Commonwealth Games |
Qualification
The top twelve finishers, in each relay event, at the World Championships, in March will qualify for Beijing 2008. The four other teams shall be selected by FINA on the basis of the fastest times achieved in the fifteen-month period before the Olympic Games.
What to watch
The British relay teams performance at the World Championship should ensure that Great Britain are represented in all three relay events. They could also make the World and Olympic final in all three events. The 4 x 200m freestyle relay final is an event fow which we will be trying to get tickets.
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