One of the beauties of Commonwealth Games year is that it opens the opportunities for many more swimmers to make their mark on the international stage. After a period of treading water for many through the pandemic, they will surely not be the only ones to make a breakthrough, but here are 4 swimmers to keep an eye on in Sheffield this week.
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UPDATED: Back to Japan: British Selection for 2022 Worlds
Twenty one years after Britain won 6 medals at a world championships in Fukuoka, preparations are underway for a repeat in the Japanese city. There’s a risk that the meet will be postponed, but if it goes ahead, this is how the GB team will take shape.
Continue Reading →Podcast: World Championships Roundup
What a finish to the week’s competition in Gwangju with the men’s medley relay serving up a result for the ages. Add world records galore and further doping drama and there is so much to dissect for Bob, Katie and Steve, with Lizzie Simmonds joining once again.
Listen →Podcast: World Championships Halfway Report
Four days of competition, controversy and drama in Gwangju, sees Britain with a haul of four medals. Loads to talk about then for Steve, Katie and Bob who are joined for the discussion by European and Commonwealth champion Lizzie Simmonds, who was a GB team member at five world championships.
Listen →Opening nights: first notes from Gwangju
Two days down and a pair of medals in the bag courtesy of the brilliant breaststroke boys. Here are some initial GB thoughts after two nights of competition in Korea.
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