Swimming: Kiwi Erika Fairweather crowned world champion over 400m freestyle at Doha

Kiwi Erika Fairweather has become New Zealand's first-ever world champion in the pool, claiming the women's 400m freestyle title at Doha.

The Dunedin swimmer led from start to finish, clocking a 3m 59.44s national record that also qualifies her for the Paris Olympics this year.

Fairweather, 20, finished third last year in a star-studded field, dipping under four minutes for the first time, but has improved up the podium this year in the absence of Aussie Ariarne Titmus and American Katie Ledecky.

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Kiwi Erika Fairweather has become New Zealand's first-ever world champion in the pool, claiming the women's 400m freestyle title at Doha.

The Dunedin swimmer led from start to finish, clocking a 3m 59.44s national record that also qualifies her for the Paris Olympics this year.

Fairweather, 20, finished third last year in a star-studded field, dipping under four minutes for the first time, but has improved up the podium this year in the absence of Aussie Ariarne Titmus and American Katie Ledecky.

More to come

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