Red-hot Hackett in cruise control

AUSTRALIAN Grant Hackett cruised into the final of the 800m freestyle at the World Swimming Championships in Montreal yesterday.

"I'm unsure what to expect from myself swimming so many events, but I'm learning to pace myself," said Hackett, who opened the championships with a victory in the 400m freestyle.

"Every race has been hard, but I put myself in this position, and I'm determined to give it my all."