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Seebohm sobs after defending 200m backstroke World title

Updated on: 30 July,2017 11:22 AM IST  | 
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Emily Seebohm of Australia broke down after retaining the women's 200m backstroke gold at the World Championships on Saturday to make up for her disappointment at last year's Olympics

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Emily Seebohm after her win in Budapest on Saturday. Pic/AFP
Emily Seebohm after her win in Budapest on Saturday. Pic/AFP

Emily Seebohm of Australia broke down after retaining the women's 200m backstroke gold at the World Championships on Saturday to make up for her disappointment at last year's Olympics.


Seebohm clocked two minutes, 05.68 seconds with Hungary's Katinka Hosszu taking silver at 0.17sec and Kathleen Baker of the United States earning bronze at 0.80.



The 25-year-old Seebohm wept when she realised she had won after a superb burst in the final 50 metres saw her hold off home-crowd favourite Hosszu.

"I was very proud of myself, no matter if I won or lost, I'm just really honoured to be in such a fantastic field and so quick as well," said Seebohm, who won bronze in 100m backstroke on Tuesday.

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