What's going on today?

Hi Guys,

Grant Hackett is coming in later today for a press conference, from what I've heard though the press turn-out won't be as good as my press conference on Thursday. But we shouldn't compare an international superstar like me to someone who won a few gold medals, he just can't compete! I'll try to get a photo with him finally

I'm looking forward to the heats and finals tonight, it's going to be awesome - Fran Halsall is going in the 50m Free and the 4x100m Free and hopefully she can get a gold for her birthday.

Also the winning city of the 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) will be announced later on today. As soon as it is, I'm going to put my name down to be the mascot. Hopefully they'll see the international appeal I hold and the number of fans that I will bring in. I'll let you know how my audition goes at a later date!

Don't forget to keep sending your questions into speedy@m2008.org and I'll try to answer some later today.

I better go, they're calling me up on pool-deck as we speak!
Speedy

Look forward to seeing you all tonight for the finals - if you haven't got your tickets yet don't worry, I heard they just released some more. And don't forget Man City fans are entitled to buy one ticket and get one free for the rest of the weekend. Click here for details.

P.S. Sorry there are no pictures my official photographer is taking a break, but there will be some exclusive backstage ones later today!!

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