Daniel Gyurta Receives International Fair Play Award at UNESCO
Daniel Gyurta of Hungary received an award from the United Nations in honor of his tribute to Alexander Dale Oen.
Blueseventy backs talent pool for Rio Olympics
Since coming on board with blueseventy, Adam Barrett has made his first British team and finished third at the British Championships. Adam now has his sights on qualifying for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next summer.
British Swimming Chief Executive David Sparkes Excited to Host Duel in the Pool
The first Duel in the pool was conceived in 2003 when the Americans took on the Australians in a head…
Duel In the Pool has $120,000 in Prize Money; NBC to Tape-Delay
Event winners from the 2013 Duel in the Pool stand to walk away with some serious cash. (Ranomi Kromowidjojo won the 100 free in 2011)
Scottish Star Michael Jamieson Named to Europe’s Duel in the Pool Squad
British Swimming has leaked out the first name to officially be selected for the 2013 Duel in the Pool.
2013 Duel in the Pool Set for Glasgow, Scotland in December
Matt Grevers led an American 1-2-3 with Nick Thoman and Ryan Lochte at the 2011 edition of the Duel in the Pool in 2011.
Swedish Swimming Federation Publishes European Championships Criteria
The Swedish Swimming Federation have published their qualifying standards for the 2014 European Aquatic Championships that will run from August 13-24 in Berlin…
Say No to Doping – WADA Feature Video
The video, EFFORT, was produced as a campaign to encourage athletes to achieve based on “effort,” not by using performance-enhancing drugs and cheating.
Danish Viking Warrior Mascot For European Short Course Championships
At the 2012 LEN European Short Course Championships in Chartres, France athletes such as Rikke Moller Petersen, Lotte Friis, Jeanette…
Sporting Organizations Motivated to Keep ITCs Up and Running
Earlier this week it was reported by the BBC that British Swimming will continue to adjust their budget and funding structure with the latest move effecting the intensive training centres (ITC) in both Swansea and Stirling…(Photo by David Crawford / www.stillsport.com)
Spice Impressed by Young Swimmers Performances in Dubai
After observing the results of their young swimmers at the World Junior Championships in Dubai the leadership within British Swimming is very encouraged about their potential… (Image courtesy of Blueseventy)
James is the Guy for the Future – Exclusive Interview with the Junior Worlds Swim Star
In the absence of abundant senior British success, it was a junior freestyle prodigy from Southern England who relished the opportunity to shine in his senior international championship debut. (Image Courtesy of Colin Blair video capture)
Germany’s Thomas Bach, Olympic Champion, Takes Over IOC President Presidency
The IOC has a new president, and for the first time, it’s an Olympic gold medal athlete. (Photo: Sven Teshcke)
Norway’s Two Biggest Swimming Stars Now on Hiatus
Norway heads into the 2013-2014 season without its most recent international medalists.
Great Danes Initiative Created to Develop Danish Men’s Team
At the 2013 World Aquatic Championships in Barcelona the Danish team had great success winning a gold and three silvers…
