Bill Furniss

Around the federations: Denmark, Germany, Great Britain gear up for Doha Worlds

Hear from some National Team Directors about their federation’s goals and preparation for the Short Course World Championships.

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Adlington To Serve As Mentor For Six Young Athletes

British Swimming announced today that Rebecca Adlington will take an active role in helping to develop the next generation of British swimmers…

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Six More Event Records Fall At Flanders Cup

Another six competition record were taken down on the second day of the Flanders Speedo Cup…

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Proud Leads British Invasion Of Antwerp

Teenager Ben Proud took both the 50 freestyle and 50 butterfly at the Flanders Speedo Cup to lead the British team to 12 wins on the evening…

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British Swimming Continues “Smaller is Better” Policy in 2014 Euro Selection Policies

After a very tight roster netted 8 medals at the European SC Championships, the Brits are planning to send a few more to Berlin in 2014, but not many.

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She’s on it – Keri-Anne Payne has Rio in her sights

Sky sports is reporting that Keri-Anne Payne, the silver medalist in the 10K at the 2008 Beijing Olympic is feeling…

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Furniss Happy With The Performance Of British Swimmers

British National Team Head Coach Bill Furniss is very happy with the performances he saw from the British team at the European Short Course Championships in Herning.

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Guy and Marren Recognized By The BBC

17 year old James Guy and 15 year old Amy Marren have both received high praise for their accomplishments in…

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British Swimming Believes in Smaller, More Focused Teams for championship meets

British Swimming sends a squad of just 11 swimmers to the 2013 European Short Course Championships, including defending 400 IM champ Hannah Miley (above).

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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)

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British Swimming Cuts Stockport ITC; Reduces Funding to Other 4 Programs

British Swimming, facing a huge budget cut, has had to make a tough decision surrounding the future of its ITC’s.

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Rebecca Adlington Hates the word retired

During a press conference on February 5th where Rebecca Adlington announced that her competitive career was coming to an end,…

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Bill Furniss, Chris Spice to Lead British Swimming; Adlington Will Retire

British Swimming is shifting under new leadership and the need for a new national star.

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McNulty Says No

With British Swimming looking for a new National Team Head Coach, David McNulty, who will lead the Brits at the…

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