Liam Tancock

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"There is a 50m at every other major competition bar the Olympics. Don’t ask me why, but it never has been. It is not an issue but, of course, I would like it to be there."

Kolesnikov Wipes Out Supersuited 50 Backstroke World Record

Full Name:	Liam Tancock
Born:	July 05th, 1985
	Exeter, Great Britain
Nationality:	Great Britain
Status:	Active

Liam Tancock Born July 5, 1985 Liam Tancock is largely regarded as the most successful male swimmer of the last 10 years, having won medals at the last four consecutive World Championships. Born in Exeter, Tancock is also a two-time Olympian having competed in both Beijing and London he's looking towards qualifying for Rio 2016. Now into his 30's, Tancock is still competing strong in 2015 having just advanced to the championship finals at the 2015 World Championships. Early career Prior to swimming Tancock was a serious rugby player -- he eventually chose to focus on swimming in his teens. Tancock first began making headlines worldwide around 2005/2006, and made his senior debut at the 2005 World Championships in Montreal with a swim in the 50-meter back. Although he ended up winning the 100-meter back at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Tacock's true best event is the 50-meter distance. In 2007 Tancock broke his first European Record in the 100-meter back in competition at the Japan Open. He also showed some versatility at this meet as he broke the 2:00 barrier in the 200-meter IM, which was a new British Record by more than one and a half seconds. 2008 In early 2008 Tancock swam at the …

Kolesnikov Wipes Out Supersuited 50 Backstroke World Record

Kliment Kolesnikov is the real deal, producing a stellar 50 back WR in 24.00.

Liam Tancock Appointed To British Anti-Doping Athlete Commission

Britian’s Liam Tancock is among 4 athletes appointed to the UKAD Athlete Commission.

July 9, 2009. Michael Phelps breaks the elusive 100 fly world record going 50.22 to take down Ian Crocker's 2005 WR of 50.40. (Photo courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Ciao Ciao Gomma. Ora Rimangono 17 Record Del Mondo E 13 Italiani

Battere un Record fissato con i costumi gommati è sempre una gran soddisfazione. Già nel 2008, la tecnologia applicata ai…

Govorov Knocks Off Suited World Record, But Many Still Remain

Nearly half of the LC world records on the books are still from either 2008 or 2009.

Beyond The Lane Lines: Olympian Wanted For Fraud

Get your weekly news fix on happenings outside the pool, with this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines. A wedding engagement, first pitch, a memorial meet and more stories make-up the latest edition.

A Walk Through British Men’s National Swimming Record History

Perusing through Britain’s just-published national record progressions gives further insight into how the nation’s swimming prowess emerged.

A Look At The Stats From Budapest World Championships

Now that the World Championships in Budapest have come to a close, let’s take a look back at the numbers and see what’s interesting.

2017 Worlds Preview: Lacourt Hunts For Three-Peat In Men’s 50 Back

Camille Lacourt will look to three-peat in the men’s 50 back at the final meet of his career.

Tancock on Retirement: “It’s Exciting to Be on the Other Side Now”

Watch Liam Tancock discuss his career and retirement from the sport.

World Record Holder Liam Tancock Announces Retirement

Former World Record holder Liam Tancock announced his retirement from competitive swimming on Friday at the British Swimming Awards. “My plan…

British Swimming Announces 2017 Performance Squads

Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty remains on the British Swimming Podium Athlete roster for 2017.

UK Sport Makes Ambitious Prediction for Medal Haul in Rio

UK Sport predicts that they will see their best results at an away Games and are aiming to beat the number of medals they earned in London…

2-Time Olympian Liam Tancock Inducted Into Loughborough Hall Of Fame

Great Britain star Liam Tancock has been inducted into the Loughborough University Sports Hall of Fame to honor swimming career.

Tough Qualifying Standards Cast Shadow On Day 2 Prelims Of GBR Trials

Jazmin Carlin clinched the top seed for tomorrow’s 800m freestyle final.

Manaudou Posts 48.00 100 Free to Close Marseille Golden Tour

Florent Manaudou led the field in the men’s 100 free with a 48.00, his second-best time in the event and the third-fastest performance in the world so far this season. Only his own 47.98 and Cameron McEvoy’s 47.56 have been faster.