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James Guy sets British 400m freestyle record

James Guy sets a British 400m freestyle record at the World Short Course Championships in Doha, but Fran Halsall is forced to withdraw due to a shoulder problem.

James Guy has set a new British record in qualifying for the final of the 400m freestyle at the World Short Course Championships.

The 19-year-old booked his place in the final with a time of 3:39.58 in Doha.

He beat the previous record of 3:40.22 that was set by Robbie Renwick in 2008.

Freestyle and butterfly specialist Fran Halsall was forced to withdraw due to a shoulder problem.

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