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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sheppard hints at comeback
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→
brits impress in california
Two medals, both bronze. That was it for the British swimming contingent at last summer’s Olympics in Athens. Disappointing? Absolutely. Embarrassing? Sure. Great Britain expected much more. For that reason, the upcoming World Championships in Montreal serve as an opportunity for redemption.
If nothing else, the Brits are looking good just two months before the World … Continue Reading→
hoogie out of worlds
Dutch Olympic champion Pieter van den Hoogenband has been forced out of this year's world championships in Montreal following a slower than expected recovery from a hernia operation. The Olympic 100m freestyle champion in Athens, van den Hoogenband is yet to win an individual world title, and will now have to wait until Melbourne … Continue Reading→