A blistering start to the Aquatics GB swimming championships that was headlined by a remarkable return to form for Adam Peaty who blasted through the 58s barrier to win the 100m breaststroke in 57.94 and secure the chance to defend his Olympic title. Here’s an Olympic and Paralympic selection update after the first day of competition in London.
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With a week to go before the Aquatics GB Championships, Freya Anderson revealed that she has been suffering from glandular fever since the start of the year. While she will be in London, it’s far from certain she will compete raising possible questions over the selection of freestyle relay quartets.
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It’s the second most important meet of the year for Britain’s Olympic hopefuls as they seek to secure their places at the year’s big event at the British Championships in London. The lates podcast previews a make or break meet which promises some scintillating racing with ecstasy and despair in equal measure.
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The waters of the London Aquatic Centre will soon be churned up by the waves of competition as Britain’s swimmers seek to book themselves a spot on TeamGB for the Olympic Games. Here’s a dive into how the selection policy for Paris works and how swimmers can get themselves a trip to France in July.
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Tom Dean has been open about his aims for a record five medals at the Paris Olympics, a feat that would surpass Duncan Scott’s four from Tokyo. Dean, the 200m freestyle defending champion, stands a strong but while the 4x200m freestyle relay seems a near certainty for a medal, his inclusion in the medley relays is less assured, potentially depending on selectors’ decisions. How does he put together his challenge for a high 5?
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