Two medals, both bronze. That was it for the British swimming contingent at last summer’s Olympics in Athens. Disappointing? Absolutely. Embarrassing? Sure. Great Britain expected much more. For that reason, the upcoming World Championships in Montreal serve as an opportunity for redemption.
If nothing else, the Brits are looking good just two months before the World … Continue Reading→
Dutch Olympic champion Pieter van den Hoogenband has been forced out of this year's world championships in Montreal following a slower than expected recovery from a hernia operation. The Olympic 100m freestyle champion in Athens, van den Hoogenband is yet to win an individual world title, and will now have to wait until Melbourne … Continue Reading→
Kate Haywood on her way to a British Record in the 100m breaststroke. Photo: SWPix
Disappointing. Underwhelming. Poor. All words that have been bandied about in relation to the British World Championship Trials. Many complained about the stringent qualifying standards that … Continue Reading→
Local knowledge is a wonderful thing; inside knowledge is even better. That’s why, after his analysis last year, we again tracked down Ian Pope, coach to five swimmers selected for the Montreal World Championships in Giaan Rooney, Michael Klim, Patrick Murphy, Brett Hawke and Matt Welsh.
Grant Hackett and Kurtis MacGillvary face the media after the 800m freestyle
With no Ian Thorpe at the Australian trials this year, Australian swimming must have hoped that someone would stand up and make a story to keep up the profile of … Continue Reading→
