The Commonwealth Games in 1982 were my first senior international and I was very grateful to be selected. You are never quite sure if the selectors are going to add you or not, but as a 17 year old kid from Liverpool, getting the chance to travel to Brisbane was just … Continue Reading→
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brisbane 1982: phil hubble (england)
The 1982 Commonwealth Games pool was "state of the art" in those days. The building was new and modern, yet very functional. It was something special to see from a distance, however stepping inside the building magnified the importance of the event. A big competition changes a pool, creating … Continue Reading→
brisbane 1982: adrian moorhouse (england)
The 1982 Commonwealth Games was my first major meet; I was only 18 and being on that stage and winning a gold made me realise that what I was hoping for could be possible so it was quite an important stage in my life.
Looking back at the 100m breaststroke, … Continue Reading→