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A tale of two strokes that were once one: how breaststroke evolved into a form of butterfly before a 1952 decision to divide two techniques on one into two distinct strokes: “Orthodox Breaststroke” and “Butterfly Breaststroke”
In the first of a two-part FORUM, we look at the monumental u-turn taken by Kirsty Coventry and the IOC last week, and what it tells us about what should happen next if all those integrity and reform badges on blazers are to be in any way meaningful
"Beyond participation: Routes into sport for girls and women" will examine grassroots to elite careers in sport, coaching, sports science, officiating, club administration, sports governance, sports journalism and broadcasting
In the first of a two-part FORUM, we look at the monumental u-turn taken by Kirsty Coventry and the IOC last week, and what it tells us about what should happen next if all those integrity and reform badges on blazers are to be in any way meaningful
Research led by Dr Joseph Stanford at Nottingham Trent University has been published after the work was commissioned by the BSCA. The results speak volumes about an aspect of sport often neglected by governors and regulators with oversight of the work environment & culture
The China Open was striking for four reasons: McEvoy's master-class 20.88; money magnets that drew foreign stars to a charm offensive that doubled as domestic championships; the speed of Zhang as he beat Märtens in the 200, 400 & 800 free; and the very young age of many Chinese finalists
