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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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→
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→
There's only one name that sticks in the memory following the World Championships in Melbourne and perhaps surprisingly it's not Michael Phelps. Not even Laure Manaudou. Instead it's a name that viewers and spectators were exposed to more often than any other. Yes, it's Yakult the manufacturer of pro-biotic drinks and … Continue Reading→
You don't have to be down under to be setting records; while her British team-mates laboured in Melbourne, Garioch's Hannah Miley smashed her own British Record on the first night of heats at the British Championships in Manchester. the young Scot carved over 4 seconds off her own national standard. posting 4:40.07 to easily … Continue Reading→
Beijing is preparing for the Olympics
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