The women's backstroke events are to of the most intriguing to take place at trials, mainly because they seem to be the ones in which the established order will be challenged the strongest - … Continue Reading→

Britain has a fine Olympic pedigree when it comes to men's breaststroke, with medal winning performances over the years from such swimmers as Wilkie, Goodhew, Moorhouse and Gillingham, but it's 20 years since a British breaststroker … Continue Reading→

If ever there was a case that three into two doesn't go then surely it can not have been as difficult to predict as the selection battle set to rage for the ladies' … Continue Reading→

British Swimming's selection policy for the Olympics sets out how Britain’s swimmers are going to earn themselves a coveted spot on the team for London 2012. There are a variety of ways this can be achieved with … Continue Reading→

The tables below show the 2011 performances of Britain's swimmers compared to the FINA Olympic Qualification Time (FINA A) and the faster British Olympic qualifying time (QT). Also shown is the FINA Olympic Selection Time (FINA B) where it applies to British selection, which is only for the selection of medley relay squads. Full details of … Continue Reading→