To the uninitiated, the north London suburb of Barnet might not look like a hotbed of swimming talent but the Barnet Copthall club has a history of producing outstanding swimmers, and backstrokers in particular. Former internationals and British Record holders Martin Harris and Kathy Read came from the club and that tradition is being maintained … Continue Reading→
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ASA chief executive hits the road
As part of a series of meetings throughout England, the ASA's Chief Executive David Sparkes, together with Director of Development Di Bishop, will be at the Walnut Tree Inn, North Petherton Somerset on 2nd February and at Bury Leisure Centre, Beetons Way, Bury St Edmonds on 10th February. Whether you swim yourself for fun or … Continue Reading→
BBC picks future swimming stars
Which young swimming sensations will shine this year? The BBC Sport Academy eyes two future swiming stars, picking Cardiff's David Davies and Rochdale's Kerri-Anne Payne as the two to watch in 2003, but what do you think - who else might make a splash this year?
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Water, water everywhere but nowhere for Fos to swim…
Mark Foster found himself in deep water when he tried to book a lane at his local pool in St Neots, having just arrived back from his training camp in Australia. He contacted the pool to ask if he could use a lane for half an hour but was left frustrated after being told it … Continue Reading→
the pullbuoy british swimmers of 2002 – results
2002 was an interesting year for British Swimming. Following a resurgence in 2001 from the low of the 2000 Olympics, our top swimmers continued to work hard to improve their world standing under the forceful leadership of National Performance Director, Bill Sweetenham. A better than expected showing in the Commonwealth Games pool, where British swimmers … Continue Reading→