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Francesca Halsall qualifies for 50m butterfly final, breaks Commonwealth record

Team England's Fran Halsall qualifies for the final of the women's 50m butterfly race at the Commonwealth Games, breaking the competition record in the process.

Team England's Fran Halsall has qualified for the final of the women's 50m butterfly race at the Commonwealth Games, breaking the competition record in the process.

The 24-year-old, taking part in the second semi-final, won by a clear margin at the Tollcross Swimming Centre to guarantee her place in the final.

Her swim of 25.36 seconds was the fastest time in the event over the history of the Games.

The final will take place tomorrow evening at 9:04pm.

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Becki Turner, Amy Smith, Francesca Halsall and Siobhan O'Connor of England pose with their silver medals during the medal ceremony for the Women's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay Final at Tollcross International Swimming Centre during day one of the Glasgow 2014
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