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Ian Thorpe Ready To Jump In One Last Time
Australian swimming legend, Ian Thorpe, recently revealed his intentions to continue his ill-fated comeback. After a publicised failure to mak...
The Future Of British Swimming in RIO 2016 and Beyond
Many of us were shocked when UK Sport announced that they’d be investigating Team GB Swimming after a disappointing medal display in London 2012. ...
Battle of the sexes in swimming world cup
For the first time – big drum roll! – a major international swimming championships is to feature mixed gender relays. The opening meet of the...
Take inspiration from the Paralympics swimmers
As a have-a-go triathlete I enjoy the cycling and the running, but the swimming has always been a challenge. Things have improved thanks to coachin...
The Future of Lifeguards
The Olympic and Paralympic Games have not only been inspiring a future generation of sports people but apparently been inspiring the next generatio...
Dealing with nerves and converting it to positive energy
Rebecca Adlington, Chad Le Clos, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte all swam incredibly well at the recent Olympic Games and considering their previous...
Paralympics swimmer only took up sport 4 months ago
There will be plenty of incredible stories to be heard and told as the Paralympics athletes line up to take part in the London 2012 event. One that...
Simply Swim at the British Gas Swim Heroes Tour
On Friday the 17th, the team here at Simply Swim took part in the Swim Heroes Tour, currently being run by British Gas
The events held in London o...
Dive into open water swimming
A fast-growing sport is seeing thousands of intrepid Brits diving into open water. Perhaps a little madcap, open water swimmers are becoming increa...
What's there to know about synchronised swimming at the Olympics?
What’s it all about? Synchronised Swimming began thanks to the fabulous ornamental water ballets of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These w...
Cheering on the London Olympic GB swimmers
Almost 420 athletes have been chosen for the GB team for the London Olympics 2012. Of these, there are 23 male swimmers and 21 female swimmers. So ...
Year of the Comeback Olympic Swimmers?
It seems that the lure of the London Olympics 2012 is just too much to resist for a whole range of “former” swimmers. As the big event approaches...