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beijing spots now available to britain's swimmers

In a surprising twist it has emerged that Britain's swimmer swill be able to book their Olympic place at this months World Championships in Melbourne. Bill Sweetenham, while remarking on how these championships will prove a valuable stepping stone on... [more...]

March 16, 2007

pool to be named after susie

Melbourne 2007 organisers have confirmed that the temporary pool being used for the championships will be named after one of Australia's most successful and well loved swimmers, Susie O'Neill. The pool is located inside Rod Laver Arena, more usually known... [more...]

March 14, 2007

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features

phelps steals the show, but britain toils again

Liam Tancock

It was quite a week in Melbourne, faster than even the most optimistic observer could have hoped as the swimming world continues to move forward apace. Britain meanwhile encouraged in some areas but overall failed to deliver on the promise that had been shown in 2006.




opinion: only one name sticks in the memory from melbourne

swimming hat

There's only one name that sticks in the memory following the World Championships in Melbourne and perhaps surprisingly it's not Michael Phelps. Not even Laure Manaudou.




pullbuoy podcast - melbourne preview

pullbuoy podcast

There's only one thing to talk about on March's podcast - the swimming World Championships in Melbourne. We're joined by Eurosport's James Parrack to preview the competition and to take a look at the British prospects.




the british prospects

Kirsty Balfour

There's considerable cause for optimism heading into these championships if you are a British fan. We take a look at the team's prospects down under.




going the distance

David Davies

The men's 1500m has been one of the most predictable events on the programme at recent World Championships, but all the signs are that Melbourne's metric mile will be one of the most intriguing races of the week.