golden girls put britain on top of europe
There were 5 medals for Great Britain on the closing night of finals in Budapest to bring the team's total to 13 - the best ever performance by a British squad at these championships. The highlight of the final night was the performance of the ladies 400m medley relay team who snatched gold in a new British Record time, while the squad were named the top team of the championships. [more...]
silver lining for relay quartet
Britain's men fought bravely in the final of the 4x200m freestyle but eventually succumbed to an Italian quartet who boasted greater strength in depth, leaving the home team to take the silver medal in a new British record time. There were no further medal successes on the penultimate night in Budapest but hopes remain of podium success on the final night as several swimmers progressed through their semi-finals. [more...]
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onwards once more in budapest
The dust has settled, there has been time for reflection particularly after the medal whirlwind that was the final day. So how did the British performance measure up?
budapest: our pick of the brits
It was a great week to be British in Budapest, with a record medal haul and a top team trophy to savour. We pick a few of our highlights from the British performance.
walking wounded first up in budapest
The first day of competition at the Alfred Hajos pool will see two of Britain's high profile injury worries take to the water and try and prove that their recoveries have proceeded to plan.
britain rejoins the euro
British swimming fans are in for an unusual and overdue treat when the European Long Course Championships get underway in Budapest on Monday as not since 1999 has Britain sent a full strength and rested team to the continental meet.