British Swimming can confirm that, following interviews with swimmers, coaches, administrators, doctors and support staff, we have now received, from the Independent Investigator, the report which is with Bill Sweetenham and the ASFGB Board to consider.

Chief Executive David Sparkes, a senior Board member and Bill Sweetenham will be meeting early in the new year to consider the report in detail and to review any actions that are required from the report.

At this stage it would be inappropriate to comment further on the report's findings until Bill Sweetenham and the Board have had an opportunity to consider the report and reflect on its findings.

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For further details contact Dave Richards, British Swimming Media Manager, on 01509 632237, 0778 992 6136 or email dave.richards@swimming.org

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