Archive: Profiles
Gilchrist’s change finally as good as a rest
Scotland has a proud tradition in breaststroke, from Olympic champion David Willkie to 2003 world silver medallist Ian Edmond. It’s a tradition that continues today with Michael Jamieson, Commonwealth silver medallist in Delhi and Kris Gilchrist, who heads to the … Continue reading
Home comforts just the tonic for Lowe
The lure of collegiate swimming in the USA has always been great for up and coming British swimmers, but being so far from home doesn’t work for everyone. One such swimmer is Swansea’s Jemma Lowe who is reaping the benefits of a return to the UK. Continue reading
Edmond ready to take centre stage
There’s no doubt that British breaststroke is on a high at the moment, but its very easy to take a blinkered view and concentrate on the 100m and 50m swimmers, who have produced some excellent performances this year. Look beyond … Continue reading
Davies sets his sights on Barcelona
Twelve months ago, few people beyond real swimming aficionados would have heard of David Davies. The 18 year old from Barry in South Wales was certainly a promising junior and a medallist at last years European Junior Championships, but the … Continue reading