Day two began with the introduction of Canada's World Championship team, and it was those same stars who shone throughout most of the night. There were some exciting swims in off events, as many chose to enjoy the meet by racing some different events.

In the women's 50 breast, Olympian Rhiannon Leier of Manta touched out American Mandy Commons 32.78 to 32.99. Tamara Wagner of Waterloo managed the bronze in a 32.99. While in the men's 50 breast Morgan Knabe of Calgary won his 14th National title in 28.75. Chad Thomsen of Edmonton and Dave Schulze of Toronto finished out the top three.

In the semi-finals of the women's 100 free, Laura Nichols of Waterloo qualified first ahead of Marianne Limpert of Vancouver. This battle will be decided tomorrow night, and Limpert will surely be out for blood after Nichols broke Limpert's Canadian record in the event last month.

In the semi-finals of the men's 100 free, Rick Say of Calgary sits in first place heading into tomorrow night's final, followed by Toronto teammates Matt Rose and Kyle Smerdon.

In the first real final of the night, two-time Olympian Jessica Deglau of Vancouver won the 200 fly in a 2:11.10. Hot on her heals was 17 year old Audrey Lacroix of Montreal who posted her best time of 2:11.36. Lacroix has been on the National team for less than a year. After missing the 2000 Olympic Team, Lacroix has continued to progress, qualifying for this year's World Championships, where she placed 15th in this same event.

The men's 200 fly saw some newcomers to the event. Brian Johns and Mike Mintenko, Olympians in other events, both decided to give the eventually winner, Adam Sioui of Trenton, a run for his money. Sioui won in a 2:00.78, after chasing down early leader Mintenko, known for his speed. In the final meters, Johns was also able to mow down the "Tank," and the two Vancouver teammates finished in 2:01.24 and 2:01.79 respectively.

The 400IM was the final women's race of the evening and proved the most exciting. Dena Durand of Calgary qualified first in the heats and was first to finish the fly leg of the race, followed closely by teammate Carrie Burgoyne. Liz Warden showed her superior backstroke skills by taking a body length lead heading into the second half of the race with Burgoyne holding on to second just ahead of Olympic silver medallist Marianne Limpert. Not known for the 400IM, Limpert moved into second place on the breaststroke leg, but was almost 3 seconds behind Warden who split a 1:22 breast leg. In a gusty final 50 Limpert was able to catch Warden under the flags, and the two lunged for wall together. But it was not to be for Limpert who fell just shy of winning her first 400IM National title. Warden won the race with a 4:48.57 to Limpert's 4:48.87. Burgoyne finished third with a 4:54.42.

Limpert decided to race the 400 for fun, but afterwards agreed with Warden that it's hard to feel good after a 400IM. "I like to race," said Limpert, "so I was trying to catch Liz, but 3 seconds is a lot to make up, and she just got the touch." Warden admitted that she never saw Limpert until the end. "I didn't see her for the whole race and there she was on the last 50!"

In the men's 400IM Keith Beavers of the Dorado Stars won handily with a 4:24.41. Mississauga swimmer Chuck Sayo and Chad Murray of Calgary followed him in 4:25.88 and 4:27.11 respectively. These three men, and forth place finisher Curtis MacGillivary are among the new crop of young teens battling for IM supremacy. Although Canadian Olympic triple bronze medallist Curtis Myden is still swimming, he has been focusing on the shorter 200IM this past year.