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.
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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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Grant Turner has cemented himself as a key member of Britain’s 4x100m freestyle contingent. He also managed to lower his bodysuit assisted 100m freestyle PB in Budapest this summer and has high hopes for Delhi
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Amy Smith cemented her place in the British 4x100m freestyle team with some blistering swims in Budapest. That same quartet will be in Delhi in the colours of England; here Amy talks about the chances of going one better than the silver she won in Melbourne and her own prospects this year.
Watch →Joe Roebuck Interview: Delhi Preview
Joe Roebuck has already had a successful summer, being one of only two British men to win a medal at the European Championships, but he goes to Delhi as a strong contender for three more. Here Joe talks about his aims for Delhi and how, at 25 he is finally making his mark on the international stage.
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