It was the year that nearly was for Britain’s swimmers, many of whom will be glad to see the back of 2007. One swimmer stood out from the crowd however.
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pullbuoy podcast 6 – Speedo Finals and Splash Awards
Two big events in British swimming took place this month and the podcast was at both. British clubs had their big day out in Sheffield for the Speedo League finals and the country’s elite came together to hand out the Splash awards. Amongst others the British swimmers of the year were named.
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Fran Halsall equalled Melanie Marshall's British record for the 100m freestyle as she posted a time of 54.62 while competing in the Australian Age Group Championships in Perth. It is believed that this represents the fastest time ever by a 16-year-old and builds on her encouraging showing in the recent World Championships.
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Early risers to shine in Beijing
Beijing is preparing for the Olympics
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The IOC have at last confirmed what many coaches and swimmers had feared, with the announcement last week that the swimming finals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 will be held in the morning rather … Continue Reading→
phelps steals the show, but britain toils again
It was quite a week in Melbourne, faster than even the most optimistic observer could have hoped as the swimming world continues to move forward apace. The Americans once again dominated, with the rest of the world, bar Australia who hung grimly onto their toes in second on the medal table lost in their wake. … Continue Reading→