New Zealand swimmers on track for Delhi

Five New Zealand swimmers have gone under the qualifying mark for the Commonwealth Games at the Queensland State Championship in Brisbane.

Melissa Ingram led the way, breaking the New Zealand record twice, in the 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Ingram enjoyed a superb return to international competition after a three month layoff this year following her shock failure to qualify for the World Championships.

Others to better the target times were Emily Thomas, Jessie Blundell, Daniel Bell and Andrew McMillan.

Although they have beaten the qualifying mark for the Games, all swimmers can only qualify for Delhi if they better the times at the official trials in April.