It's easy to forget that the European Championships were running concurrently with the games, and that as a result there was no British representation at them. Of course the domestic swimmers performed admirably in Manchester, but how well would the performances stand up to what went on in Berlin?
The Commonwealth games are no well and truly behind us and the time has come to reflect on what was a tremendous week’s competition, in particular of the home nations. The Australian team was always going to finish top of the tree in Manchester, but they were rolled over in several events where they … Continue Reading→
pullbuoy has received as yet unofficial and unconfirmed reports that Jo Fargus has suffered a major injury blow at a post Commonwealth games party earlier this week. Fargus, winner of gold and silver medals in Manchester, apparently tripped and fell down some stairs at a barbecue being held by England team-mate Adrian Turner to … Continue Reading→
With the Commonwealth Games now firmly out of the way, the National Age Group and Youth Championships take centre stage. You can keep track of what's happening via the ASA website: ASA National Age Group & Youth Championships 2002 Results
The final evening of competition at the Manchester Aquatics centre saw the final 7 events decided as swimming brought the 17th Commonwealth Games to a close. The session proved a fitting finale to a quite outstanding meet and saw yet more high quality swimming, as everyone battled for those last few golds. In the end … Continue Reading→