“Primary school pupils in St. Helens are being given the chance to improve their aquatic skills“

(Via 24dash – All News Olympic swimmer launches children’s swimming programme: .)

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“The British number one looks on form, hitting the ball with ease and accuracy under the coach’s watchful eye. This, however, is not a fiery 6ft 2in Scot, but a 5ft 9in, softly spoken girl from Hackney.

British number one Anne Keothavong is ranked 169 in the world

With Andy Murray’s wrist injury making him doubtful for [...]

“He has never been to Kazakhstan and wouldn’t dream of wearing a neon green thong at the pool. But that hasn’t stopped colleagues and children taunting lifeguard Martin McAndrews about his resemblance to Borat. Now an investigation into bullying has begun at the sports centre where he works“

(Via the Mail online | Home Being a [...]

“Current and former stars of British Swimming convened this past Saturday at the third annual Splash Awards. The British Male and Female Swimmer of the Year awards went to Liam Tancock and Kirsty Balfour. Young Swimmer of the Year was awarded for the second year in a row to Fran Halsall and Swimmer of [...]

“Bath and Birmingham took home the honours from the BUSA 2007 Swimming Team Finals at the University??? [in Western Counties ASA]“

(Via NewsIsFree: Swimming Bath take BUSA Swimming Team Championship title: .)

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“A PARALYMPIC swimmer from Hackney could be one to watch at the 2012 Olympics as he gears up to try and win gold at Beijing next summer. Dervis Konuralp, 26, of Mare Street, South Hackney, is in training for the 2008 Games???”

(Via Hackney Gazette Paralympic swimmer’s golden goal: .)

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