When the British swimming funding lists were announced back in October there was little of the public complaint that had accompanied the 2014 version. That was despite there being a significant turnover in the podium performance list, with 7 of the 21 spaces taken by new swimmers, a third of the total available. Can this tell us anything about the selection for Rio?
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Szaranek Heads Brits at Men’s NCAA Champs
At a very fast meet, which saw several American records broken in the 25 yard pool, Carnegie’s Mark Szaranek, was the standout British swimmer in action at the men’s NCAA division 1 championships which took place in Atlanta last week. Swimming for Florida, Szaranek contributed 22 individual points and had a hand in 123 more … Continue Reading→
Women’s NCAA Champs see a Dozen Brits in Action
Twelve British ladies were in action at the Women’s NCAA Division 1 Championships which took place a little over a week ago in Atlanta. The event was held in the 1996 Olympic pol, now re-christened as the McCauley Aquatic Centre.
The overall title was won by Georgia, who counted Plymouth Leander’s Shauna Lee amongst their … Continue Reading→
Jemma Lowe: Onwards to Olympic Trials
Jemma Lowe, hoping to make the team for what would be her third Olympics at trials in April, gives us the run down on her 2016 so far.
Continue Reading →Three Pointers from Edinburgh to Glasgow
A week or so ago many of Britain’s swimmers had their last competitive hit out ahead of trials at the Edinburgh International Meet. Here are three key pointers from that meet to trials in Glasgow in a few week's time.
1. Men’s breaststroke spots in Rio are still wide open, almostLet’s get one point straight out … Continue Reading→