Loughborough University’s Caitlin McClatchey was the star of the final two days of the Stage 3 selection meet in Swansea, as she erased the oldest women’s British Record still in the books. Already slated to swim in the 4x200m freestyle relay, McClatchey’s swim of 4:07.02 destroyed Sarah Hardcastle’s 1986 effort of 4:07.68.
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carry leads the way in swansea
David Carry smashed his personal best over 400m freestyle to qualify for the World Championships at the Stage 3 Selection meet in Swansea. The Scot was one of three new names added to the team sheet ahead of next month’s competition in Montreal.
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British 200m freestyle record holder Simon Burnett will miss this year’s world championships following an illness. Meanwhile Matt Kidd has announced his retirement from swimming.
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Despite being pregnant, Alison Sheppard is considering a comeback to elite competition. The 32-year-old Commonwealth Champion over 50m freestyle has competed at the last five Olympics and is thinking of going for a place in the freestyle event for the 2008 Beijing games.
Sheppard retired in February and discovered soon afterwards she and husband Gary van … Continue Reading→
Last chance saloon – Stage 3 meet preview
This weekend sees the final chance for Britain's swimmers to book their places on the team for the World Championships in Montreal. This year's Stage 3 Selection meet is being … Continue Reading→