2012 hopeful wins first senior medal

Kate Hayward competes earlier in the year

The youngest in her race by two years, the 16-year-old created a new British record and slashed over four seconds off her own personal best.

Gold went to Olympic and World Champion Otylia Jedrzejczak from Poland.

Jess Dickons said: "It’s my first international medal at my first international meet. I just can’t believe it."

Kate Haywood won silver in the 50m Breaststroke on the first day of the championships.

8 December 2006

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