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2021 British Swimming Championships: Update and qualifying times

The COVID pandemic has had, and continues to have a significant impact on all of our lives, and on our sport. As we continue to proceed with optimistic plans for a 2021 British Championships, we are acutely aware that the ability to train and compete is not a priority for many at the current time, and for others not a possibility with current lockdown measures in place.

21 Jan 2021

Swimming

Renshaw: From the Rascals to Rio

Olympian and European champion Molly Renshaw reflects on memories of her first swimming club, breaking into the national senior ranks from a young age and the crucial move to Loughborough that pushed her on to the highest level...

19 Jan 2021

Swimming

British officials appointed to FINA roles

British Swimming would like to congratulate five officials who have been appointed to the latest FINA Swimming Officials list.

11 Jan 2021

Team GB names first four swimmers for Tokyo Olympic Games

The British Olympic Association has named the first four swimmers that will represent Team GB at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

20 Jan 2021

Team GB names first four swimmers for Tokyo Olympic Games

20 Jan 2021

The British Olympic Association has named the first four swimmers that will represent Team GB at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Swimming

Twitter boosting technique for Hemmings' swimmers

Loughborough National Centre coach David Hemmings explains how social media is boosting his athletes' technique in the pool and what he learned about his role in 2020.

11 Jan 2021

Swimming

Jessica adapting from backstroke to business

Jessica Fullalove reflects on retiring as an elite athlete, moving into a different side of swimming and the importance of Performance Lifestyle advice in top-level sport...

27 Dec 2020

Swimming

Swimming Olympic Selection Policy revealed

British Swimming is pleased that it is now able to publish its selection policy for the swimming and marathon events at the revised Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

16 Dec 2020

Swimming

Hector’s going the distance in Tokyo bid

For Hector Pardoe, all eyes are on May's marathon swimming qualifying event for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic Games - and any confidence booster along the way is a very welcome bonus.

30 Nov 2020

Swimming

British Swimming Championships return to London

British Swimming is delighted to announce that its flagship domestic event, the British Swimming Championships, will be held in London in 2021.

24 Nov 2020

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Peaty makes history once more in ISL Grand Final

Adam Peaty picked up where he left off a week ago, lowering his new world record with a memorable win on the last night of ISL action in 2020.

22 Nov 2020

Swimming

Dean delights as ISL final hits halfway

Tom Dean produced the outstanding British swim on a thrilling opening day of the International Swimming League (ISL) final, making it back-to-back Men’s 400m Freestyle wins for the National Centre Bath man.

21 Nov 2020

Swimming

Brits braced for ISL's big Budapest finale

Five weeks, 10 qualifying matches, two semi-finals, three world records, 468 races and a whole load of jackpot points have come and gone - and now the International Swimming League (ISL) is set for a dramatic conclusion this weekend.

20 Nov 2020

Swimming

Max-imum flexibility key to 2020 success

With the ISL Grand Final taking place in Budapest this weekend, we caught up with Medley man Max Litchfield, as he prepares to do his bit to defend the team title.

19 Nov 2020

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Szaranek makes his mark

As Mark Szaranek’s Cali Condors progress alongside LA Current, Ulyett and Lelliot round out their International Swimming League (ISL) campaign under Toronto Titans colours with a set of superb swims.

16 Nov 2020