The 60 second mark for 100m freestyle stands as a significant milestone in the development of any swimmer. It has a certain resonance with swimmers, much as the 4 minute mile does for athletes, but what is the best way to wriggle under 60 seconds? We analyse those swimming around that mark to identify any potential strategies that can be adopted.
Continue Reading →The perceived wisdom is that Delhi was a slow competition, but how did it really compare to the other major champonships in 2010?
Continue Reading →Oppressive heat, murky pool water, substandard accommodation, lengthy journeys to and from the pool each day and the small issue of widespread food poisoning. When you sum up the worst of the conditions that faced swimmers in Delhi you could be forgiven for thinking that the competition was less of an international championship and instead was one of Bill Sweetenham’s “toughening up” exercises. That said, Delhi ultimately provided a successful Commonwealth Games.
Continue Reading →Britain’s swimmers may be split up into their constituent nations on their way to Delhi, but in general terms the teams roll into the Commonwealth games brimming with confidence following a successful showing at the European Championships earlier this summer.
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The tumble turn is a huge part of what separates the competitive swimmer from the everyday lane swimmer. Here are 5 steps to improving your tumbles.
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