Most people probably best remember Adam Ruckwood for his win in the 200m backstroke at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria. Whilst that achievement is undoubtedly Adam's finest moment in international swimming, it's easy to forget that he's been a regular … Continue Reading→
Rebecca Cooke
At the age of only 19, Rebecca Cooke has already become something of a fixture on the GB and English national teams since her first senior international appearance, way back at the 1998 European Short Course, competing at the Sydney Olympics and … Continue Reading→
Bill Sweetenham
Since he took over as British National Performance Director about 18 months ago, there is no doubt that Bill Sweetenham has made his mark on British swimming. We have already we have seen some quite radical changes, for example to the … Continue Reading→
Ian Thorpe is reportedly aiming to win 7 gold medals at this year's Commonwealth games, a haul that would set a new record for a single games if he were to achieve it. Thorpe is already acknowledge … Continue Reading→
2001 was a greatly improved year for British Swimming with a good showing at the World championships and high expectations for next year's Commonwealth Games. But who were the outstanding British swimmers of 2001? Here's who you thought filled those roles; look out for interviews with the winners (hopefully!) on pullbuoy soon.