Canadian Trials... Day 3 Primer

I'm not batting so well on my predictions thanks to guys like David Sharpe and performances like Stephanie Horner in the 400IM... oh well...  Here's a look at Day 3.

EVENT 20:  WOMEN'S 200FR
A lot of the same faces that were involved in the fantastic 400FR from Day 1 are back for action in the 200FR.  Barbara Jardin is the top seed but she will be challenged by Brittany MacLean, Sam Cheverton, Julia Wilkinson, Sinead Russell, Lindsay Delmar, and Alexa Komarnycky has another shot at redemption and possibly find a way onto the Olympic team.  Canada is going to send 2 girls to London for this individual event and probably 5 for relay action... should be great!
Prediction:  Jardin & B. MacLean go 1-2 with Wilkinson, Russell, and Cheverton claiming relay spots.
Revision:  Wilkinson a scratch in the 200FR, but Amanda Reason looked real strong in prelims under 2:00

EVENT 21:  MEN'S 400FR
Little drama here.  Ryan Cochrane wins and Chad Bobrosky is the only one with a chance to get under the 3:48.92 FINA 'A' cut to send two to London.
Prediction:  Ryan Cochrane & Chad Bobrosky both go to London

EVENT 22:  WOMEN'S 100BR
Big time drama here...  Jillian Tyler, Tianna Rissling, Martha McCabe, Annamay Pierse, and Tera Van Beilen highlight the field but someone like Ashley McGregor could also work her way into the busy mix.  There could be 8 girls all capable of being under the FINA 'A' cut but only two get to go...  great drama!
Prediction:  Tyler & Rissling go 1-2 in an Alberta sweep of the 100BR spots.

EVENT 23:  MEN'S 200BR
Moment of truth here for Mike Brown.  He was not all that sharp in the 100BR, but the 200 is where Brown is supposed to shine.  I don't think anyone is getting to the FINA 'A' cut of 2:11.74.  I chose Richard Funk to win the 100BR and he came close but didn't quite get there but I'm going to double down for the Funk to be brought in the breaststroke.
Prediction:  Richard Funk scores the upset win.

It's a big night for the women, up to 7 spots to be filled and I'm guessing they fill them all.  The men could use a few more names written up on the bus, but it's not going to be easy. Here's to hoping there more exciting swimming to come on Thursday!