I am quite the worst person to write about the eighth British Empire and Commonwealth Games as it was known then, held in the third world capital of Jamaica, Kingston. Quite the worst as I was the only English swimmer not to make it to a final. I had … Continue Reading→
There was some official trepidation about the game being held in Jamaica - a country of economic disadvantage and Third-World conditions. I certainly didn't share the unease; the name Jamaica after all had a magic ring to it. Harry Belafonte was singing his poignant "Jamaica Farewell" back … Continue Reading→
British Swimming has confirmed that the independent report into allegations of bullying against National Performance Director Bill Sweetenham has largely cleared him of any wrongdoing. In a statement issued today, the governing body said "British Swimming can confirm that, broadly speaking, the Report suggests allegations of bullying are not proven."
"However, the Report has identified … Continue Reading→
It was a straightforward choice for you in our poll to find the swimmers of 2005, with both men's and women's victors garnering over 60% of the votes in their respective categories. It wasn't just those who fared best in Montreal who were rewarded, although that of course seems to have been a factor in … Continue Reading→
The British squad for the 2006 World Short Course Championships has been announced, with 8 swimmers set to compete in Shanghai Next April.
The small team, all of whom will compete in the Commonwealth games before travelling to China, will be led by 6 time world champion Mark Foster, while Loughborough University again provides the bulk … Continue Reading→
I am quite the worst person to write about the eighth British Empire and Commonwealth Games as it was known then, held in the third world capital of Jamaica, Kingston. Quite the worst as I was the only English swimmer not to make it to a final. I had … Continue Reading→