Hosting Commonwealth Games did not provide long-term economic boost to Scotland, study says
Although the 2014 Commonwealth Games brought €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) in national gross value to its Scottish hosts, that amount is about equal to what the cost of the games could have achieved through other projects, a Scottish government legacy report says.
5 Keys to Finding the Motivation to Train
For many former competitive swimmers, finding the motivation to return to consistent training after a long and intense career can be challenging.
Aimee Willmott Named BUCS Sports Woman of the Year
University of East London stand-out swimmer, Aimee Willmott, has been named 2015’s British University & College Sports (BUCS) Sports Woman…
IPC Plays Shortened Version of Winners National Anthems
The winners of events at the IPC Swimming World Championships will only have the opportunity to hear a 45 second version of their national anthems…
Jim McDonnell Lake Swim: a Top-50 Open Water Swim
The 28th Annual Jim McDonnell Lake Swim is a weekend tradition for the love of open water.
World Championships Preview: Men’s 50 Breaststroke
South African Cameron van der Burgh will be looking to collect his third World Championship title…
2014 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Sophie Taylor Pulls Out of 2015 World Champs
Sophie Taylor adds to the list of elite swimmers that will not be competing at the upcoming Kazan World Championships….
World Championships Preview: Men’s 100 Breaststroke
Great Britain is in position to sweep the men’s 100 breaststroke Adam Peaty and Ross Murdoch.
8 Tips for Triathlon Parents
Monique McDonough is a 5-time Ironman finisher who juggles parenthood, training, and a full-time job as a consultant.
Jay Lelliott Wins World University Games Gold in 400 Free
Lelliott, coached by Mark Skimming at Bath University, also cracked the World Top 10 on his way to the gold medal, with a winning time of 3.48.84.
Former Irish coach, convicted sex offender maintains innocence, says victims ruined his life
Former Irish Olympic coach Ger Doyle has been released from prison after serving four years in prison on sexual assault charges, and this week, he claimed his victims “ruined [his] life.”
Jay Lelliott Breaks English Record En Route To 800 Free Silver Medal
Lelliott finished second, just behind Frolov, for the silver medal. His time of 7:50.97 will stand as the new English record in the event.
World University Games: Day Three Prelims
The men’s 200 butterfly was the first event of day three of the World University Games…
Five Big Things From Day One of the 2015 World University Games
Five things we noticed from day one of the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea…
New Generation of Athletes Moving British Swimming In Right Direction
This new generation of British talent is also pushing the veterans of British Swimming to help the country move forward.