There’s only one thing to talk about on this month’s podcast – the swimming World Championships in Melbourne. We’re joined by Eurosport’s James Parrack to preview the competition and to take a look at the British prospects.
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melbourne 2007 – the british prospects
When thinking about Britain’s prospects at the forthcoming world championships, there is considerable cause for optimism that the squad can maintain the momentum built in the waters of Melbourne and Budapest last year. With the 2007 meet the last chance to make a mark on a global stage before the world moves to Beijing, … Continue Reading→
beijing spots now available to britain’s swimmers
In a surprising twist it has emerged that Britain's swimmers will be able to book their Olympic place at this months World Championships in Melbourne. Bill Sweetenham, while remarking on how these championships will prove a valuable stepping stone on the path to Beijing, made it known that Olympic spots were up for grabs.
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pool to be named after susie
Melbourne 2007 organisers have confirmed that the temporary pool being used for the championships will be named after one of Australia's most successful and well loved swimmers, Susie O'Neill.
The pool is located inside Rod Laver Arena, more usually known as the centrepiece of the Australian Open tennis, but the legendary Laver makes way for … Continue Reading→
melbourne 2007 – going the distance
For most of the past decade it has been one of the most predictable races at a major championship, with Grant Hackett the undisputed king of the metric mile, but heading into these World Championship it is starting to become one of the most interesting events that will be contested in the temporary pool at Rod Laver Arena.
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