EDMONTON - Two World Cup records during the second night of finasl at the 2001-2002 FINA World Cup 2 were the highlights.

First up was Xuejuan Luo (CHN) winner of the 50 breast in 30.71, bettering the old cup record of 30.77 by Xue Han (CHN) from 1977. It is the third fastest all-time performance just 1/10th off the world record. Luo won the 100 breast yesterday in 1:06.37. The 50 breast today was the top women's performance of the competition worth 1003 points.

Geoff Huegill (AUS) already had the top men's performer from yesterday's 50 fly win of 23.05 worth 1008 points added the 100 fly today with a 51.04 (1005 points) which bettered the World Cup record of 51.07 by Michael Klim (AUS) in 1997. Huegill also had a second in the 100 backstroke yesterday.

"I'm pushing myself mentally to achieve better times," Huegill said. "I am rested and am coming into the series wanting to swim fast and set the pace. It makes it better knowing you are still improving and getting faster."

Huegill did his best ever time tonight in the 100 fly, his previous best was 51.11 in August at the Australian SC Championships.

Rick Say (CAN) continued in his national record setting mode and overall domination of freestyle events winning today the 200 free with 1:45.59 and the 1500 in 15:05.72. Yesterday he won the 400 free with 3:42.42 a Canadian mark, and was second in the 100 free. He now has won six events in the first two world cups.

Morgan Knabe (CAN) won the 100 breaststroke in 59.94 holding off a fast charging Eduardo Fischer (BRA) in second with 1:00.19 a national and South American record.

"I'm still in the 200 mode," Knabe said. "It's not there yet for the sprints. I was having a hard time getting under the minute. I have to work on my speed. It will come the more I race. As soon as I get to Australia and then on to Europe I'm sure I'll be in the 58s."

Martina Moravcova (SVK) won five of the six events she contested. Yesterday she won the 200 free and 100 fly, today she added the 100 free 53.82, the 100 IM in 1:00.97 and the 50 fly in 26.62. When asked about her stamina, "It's the way I train, and I learned to swim many races in college. Actually I'm pleased with my last swim today in the 50 fly which was just 2/100th off my best." She picked up 5 firsts and a second in two days. She plans to compete on all the required continents.

A story with a Canadian angle is Brian Johns. He is an individual medley swimmer. He's been in the shadow of three-time Olympian Curtis Myden. He won the 400 IM yesterday with a 4:13.76. Today he added the 200 IM in 1:59.36. In both races he edged Tom Wilkens a world championships medallist last summer. It was a big step up for Johns.

"I came here with two or three days rest and heavy training." Johns said. "I need to work on my breaststroke if I want to move up internationally. Attention to detail such as turns has really paid off."

Myden did not swim in the competition but gave a motivational talk to youngsters yesterday.

Other highlights:
Jose Martin Meolans (ARG) won the 50 free in 21.85. He won the 100 yesterday. He plans to compete nest in Berlin next January.

Michael Gillain (USA) won the 50 backstoke in 24.94. Rogerio Romero (BRA) won the 200 back in 1:56.33 today.

Hua Chen (CHN) added the 400 free today with 4:07.45 to her win in the 800 free yesterday.

Janine Pietsch (GER) won the 100 back in 1:00.41, adding a third in the 100 IM today and a second in the 50 back yesterday.

Beatrice Caslaru (ROM) won the 400 IM today 4:43.72, was second in the 200 breast today.

This is the last World Cup in Edmonton. Every year the competition has improved. The budget is over $400,000 Canadian. The best things in Edmonton are the large number of former swimmers who contribute time and sponsorship support to the competition. The transport provided to swimmers and officials by the local volunteers is without comparison anywhere. A heartful thanks to you all.

Spectator interest tonight was the best ever with 1100 tickets sold. In the history of the World Cups in Edmonton each year the local committee improved organizational aspects but this will be that last time. If Canada is to host another World Cup it will be in Montreal.