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Swimming unveils target squad for 2012 Games

admin — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:53:07 +0000

“Swimming unveils target squad for 2012 Games

A group of talented young swimmers with the potential to ensure Great Britain achieves its goals at the London 2012 Olympics is to be unveiled by British Swimming.

The group of 139 athletes that make up the Target Squad will come together for the first time this weekend in Nottingham [...]

Swimming unveils target squad for 2012 Games

admin — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:20:17 +0000

“Swimming unveils target squad for 2012 Games

A group of talented young swimmers with the potential to ensure Great Britain achieves its goals at the London 2012 Olympics is to be unveiled by British Swimming.

The group of 139 athletes that make up the Target Squad will come together for the first time this weekend in Nottingham [...]

No Free Rides to Olympics for French

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:49:24 +0000

“French Swimming has decided to follow in the footsteps of the United States and Australia and will have an Olympic Trials-type meet of their own this year in April. The French Championships, from the 21 to 27 of April, will take place in Dunkerque and will give none of its top athletes (Alain Bernard and Laure Manaudou included) [...]

Swimming weighs heavily for China’s glory in Beijing Paralympics

admin — Wed, 16 May 2007 18:16:46 +0000

“A harvest from the swimming events counts heavily for China’s hopes of making more Beijing Paralympic glory and much attention has been given and special plans have been made by the sport’s governing body to ensure the best results in 2008.”

(Via People’s Daily Online Swimming weighs heavily for China’s glory in Beijing Paralympics: .)

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Wave dancer: Jenna has it all to swim for as Britain play catch-up on synchro

admin — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 02:42:52 +0000

“Synchronised swimming is one of those activities we Brits refuse to take seriously. ‘More like synchronised drowning,’ an Olympic pundit once scoffed at something which seems a cross between Swan Lake, Baywatch and the Cirque du Soleil??? all waterproof mascara, lip gloss, upside-down splits and perma-smiles.”

(Via Olympics Wave dancer: Jenna has it all to swim [...]

Aquatic centre budget is unrealistic, warns architect

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 15:28:28 +0000

“London 2012: Architects claim the Olympic aquatic centre will cost more than the sum promised by Tessa Jowell.”

(Via Guardian Unlimited Sport Olympics: Aquatic centre budget is unrealistic, warns architect: .)

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Open Water swimming to be added to Olympic program in 2008

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 17:25:40 +0000

“The International Olympic Committee’s Executive Board announced Oct. 27 that it will add the men’s and women’s 10K open water races to the Olympic program in Beijing. The decision comes on the heels of requests made by the international swimming federation, FINA, to the Executive Board.”

(Via USA Swimming News Open Water swimming to be added [...]

Atlanta Olympics bomber sentenced for life

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 22:39:49 +0000

“Atlanta Olympics bomber Eric Rudolph got a life sentence in prison on Monday for the 1996 attack that killed one woman and injured more than 100 people.”

(Via People’s Daily Online Atlanta Olympics bomber sentenced for life: .)

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Beijing seeks Olympic “City Emblem” worldwide

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:11:54 +0000

“Beijing has initiated the 2008 ‘City Emblem’ Conceptual Design International Competition and seeks original designs worldwide. Starting from July 25 to August 22, 2005, relevant designing units and individuals can sign up for the competition at the official website of Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning, www.bjghw.gov.cn, according to a local newspaper Beijing Times.”

(Via People’s [...]

Olympic bill reading postponed

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:23:07 +0000

“London 2012: A second reading of the Olympic bill has been postponed because of the death of Sir Edward Heath.”

(Via Guardian Unlimited Sport Olympic bill reading postponed: .)

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