In October’s Swimming Times

Swimming Times is the official monthly magazine of the Amateur Swimming Association and the Institute of Swimming.

FEATURES

Hungarian rhapsody – European swimming championships                                                                     
Craig Lord in Budapest reviews a continental event to savour                                     

Learning curves – Diving, open water and synchro                                       

No medals but experience aplenty for our other athletes in Hungary                                                                                 

GB medallists – poster                         
Our European medallists display their winnings                                                                                                                                                                                    

Hot stuff at the Forge – ASA and youth championships   

Roger Guttridge reports from the ASA and youth nationals in Sheffield    

Hungarian Rhapsody – European swimming championships                                                                                

Time to stop being surprised, time to banish the idea that ‘no-one would have predicted...’, time to expect the unexpected. Time to think outside the box that you thought was already outside the box. If you didn't perceive the fastest European championships in history in that way, probably best to don a flowery hat, pull the strap down firmly under your chin and do John Trudgen proud as you glide off into aquatic oblivion.

The 28th European Championships was no place for those unprepared to look reality in the face and turn to steely resolve for comfort. Four world, seven European and 23 championship records fell during seven days of the fastest, closest racing the continent has ever witnessed: in 21 finals eighth place or qualification for a final would have won at least a bronze medal just two years ago in Madrid, 2004; in nine events, the bronze medal swim from 2004 would not have made the final in 2006; 18 finals produced the fastest gold ever; 28 finals produced the fastest bronze ever; 22 nations reached the podium, 11 sharing gold.

For the full report and photographs see pages 18-29 of Swimming Times.

PLUS...
Results and reports on:

· Diving
· Disability
· Masters
· Open Water

· Synchro
· Water Polo

 
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