pullbuoy has received as yet unofficial and unconfirmed reports that Jo Fargus has suffered a major injury blow at a post Commonwealth games party earlier this week. Fargus, winner of gold and silver medals in Manchester, apparently tripped and fell down some stairs at a barbecue being held by England team-mate Adrian Turner to … Continue Reading→
Although the focus for most British Swimming fans this week will be events in Manchester, you can keep tabs on what is happening at the Euopean Championships in Berlin (29 July to 4 August) via Omega Live Timing or on Eurosport (typically 0800 BST heats and 1515 BST finals, check listings for details, … Continue Reading→
As yet Unconfirmed reports that Nicola Jackson has pulled out of the GB squad for the summer tour 2002 are circulating. The causes of such a withdrawal, if it has taken place, are unclear. The ASA have confirmed to pullbuoy that the list published may still be subject to changes, however. … Continue Reading→
With all the attention on the Commonwealth Games at present it is easy to forget that there is a swimming life after Manchester. For 10 of England's games team there won't be time to enjoy the aftermath of the Commonwealth aquatics programme, as they'll leave almost straight from the closing ceremony and … Continue Reading→
On the final day of competition of the Swedish Nationals at the southern coastal Swedish city of Landskrona, Igelstrom destroyed the Swedish and European record in the 100m breaststroke with a brilliant 1:07.27.
The time is the fastest in the world this year, vaulting her past Australia's Leisel Jones, the Olympic and World … Continue Reading→