As the World Cup is spoilt by footballers’ phantom injuries, we must turn to other sportspeople for inspiration, says Roberto Pavoni.When you think about overcoming adversity to reach your goals in the pool, the example of Grant Hackett is perhaps one of the most impressive stories you will hear. Hackett’s accolades included 7 World Championship … Continue Reading→
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Past Their Sell By Date?
Why do sports stars like Ian Thorpe and Michael Phelps return to competition when they have already achieved such dizzying heights?
Continue Reading →WADA, Or CIA?
With reduced bans for doping cheats who blab on others, WADA seems to be turning into an intelligence agency, writes Roberto Pavoni, and he’s not keen on the consequences
Continue Reading →An Olympic journey that started in Paris
The start of this weekend’s swimming competition at the Olympic Games marks, for some, the culmination of a journey that started 9 years ago, ironically in the city … Continue Reading→
Appeal lodged over Renshaw’s omission
Following finalisation of the British Olympic swimming team on Sunday, an appeal against the non-selection of Molly Renshaw has been lodged after the 16 year old breaststroker was left out of the team, despite having swum the FINA A qualifying time at the Olympic Trials in March
There is no suggestion that British Swimming … Continue Reading→