Hansen eyeing second Beijing berth in 200m breaststroke

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OMAHA, Nebraska (AFP) — Breaststroker Brendan Hansen, his Beijing Olympics berth secure in the 100m, now has his sights on the 200m and a chance to claim the double that eluded him in Athens.

"I honestly think my best race is in front of me," Hansen said after his victory in the 100m breast at the US Olympic swimming trials on Monday night.

"I've always been a 200 breaststroker more than 100."

Hansen was disappointed in his winning 100m time of 59.93, having come closer in the semi-finals to his world record of 59.13.

But he said the security of knowing he was safely on the team for Beijing would make the 200m easier.

"Now that I'm on the team, I can relax and use the strengths to my advantage," said Hansen, who will tackle the 200m heats and...