2000 pullbuoy swimmer of the year Heidi Earp has decided to bring her international swimming career to a close in order to pursue a career in medicine. A regular international team member, the highlight of Heidi's career … Continue Reading→
The men's swimmer of 2002 poll was always going to be close. There were few swimmers who really stood out from the rest across the year as a whole, but a string of impressive performances through the early world cup meets followed by a superb victory in the European short course championships, brought Steve … Continue Reading→
To the uninitiated, the north London suburb of Barnet might not look like a hotbed of swimming talent but the Barnet Copthall club has a history of producing outstanding swimmers, and backstrokers in particular. Former internationals and British Record holders Martin Harris and Kathy Read came from the club and that tradition is being maintained … Continue Reading→
As part of a series of meetings throughout England, the ASA's Chief Executive David Sparkes, together with Director of Development Di Bishop, will be at the Walnut Tree Inn, North Petherton Somerset on 2nd February and at Bury Leisure Centre, Beetons Way, Bury St Edmonds on 10th February. Whether you swim yourself for fun or … Continue Reading→
Which young swimming sensations will shine this year? The BBC Sport Academy eyes two future swiming stars, picking Cardiff's David Davies and Rochdale's Kerri-Anne Payne as the two to watch in 2003, but what do you think - who else might make a splash this year?