Bill Sweetenham is not one to offer praise lightly so when describes a British swimming team's performance as "outstanding" you know they have achieved something special. That was the National Performance Director’s verdict on Britain's junior swimmers at the European Youth Olympic Festival who collected a further two gold, including a superb win for … Continue Reading→
Britain’s team of swimmers at the European Youth Olympic Festival continued to add to their already impressive haul of medals on the third day of competition in Paris, as the squad scooped a further two silvers and two bronze medals. Julie Gould and Francesca Halsall both took their second podium places of the meet while … Continue Reading→
It was a case of continuing what they had started for Britain’s junior swimmers competing at the European Youth Olympic Festival, as the team claimed a further four medals and a British Junior Record on the second day of competition. Michael Rock led the way with gold in the 100m butterfly and was joined … Continue Reading→
British swimming’s future Olympic hopefuls stepped up to the mark at the European Youth Olympics in Paris this evening and got off to a cracking start on the first day of competition. The squad of 13 to 16 year olds claimed a complete set of medals from the first finals session of the competition, … Continue Reading→
While their senior counterparts battle for medals in Barcelona, a team of 16 British junior swimmers are about to take their first steps on the Olympic ladder, as they undergo their final preparations for the 2003 European Youth Olympics, which start on the 28th July.
The swimmers are part of the multi-sport Great Britain team that … Continue Reading→