I am quite the worst person to write about the eighth British Empire and Commonwealth Games as it was known then, held in the third world capital of Jamaica, Kingston. Quite the worst as I was the only English swimmer not to make it to a final. I had … Continue Reading→

There was some official trepidation about the game being held in Jamaica - a country of economic disadvantage and Third-World conditions. I certainly didn't share the unease; the name Jamaica after all had a magic ring to it. Harry Belafonte was singing his poignant "Jamaica Farewell" back … Continue Reading→