Who else could it be? A set of outstanding results during 2008, not least the incredible two Olympic gold medals pocketed in Beijing, led to possibly the easiest decision to date.
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Opinion: IOC sets dangerous precedent
Whatever the rationale the IOC uses to justify its decision to switch the swimming finals to the morning session in Beijing, they have set a dangerous precedent and tacitly admitted that dollars are the new language of the Olympics. Whatever platitudes they may offer about consultation with athletes, their views were clearly never given enough … Continue Reading→
Swimmer of the year 2007
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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