MELKSHAM'S Rachel Williams tonight qualified for the women's 100m backstroke final at the British Gas Swimming Championships in Glasgow.

The 20 year old Wales Commonwealth Games hopeful, eighth fastest qualifier from the morning heats, clocked 1:02.60 to move into the final at Tollcross Swimming Centre tomorrow night.

Williams also competes in the 800m and 400m freestyle events on Sunday and next Tuesday respectively.

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