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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”
Having considered just a few reasons why the jury is out on 'reformists' old and new at the top tables of international governance, our FORUM now turns to why traditional formats are misfiring. The Tao opens the way to deeper understanding of why League trumps Cup between Olympic Heights
"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
RIP Nancy Garapick, first home with head held high in two Olympic finals at a home Olympics in 1976 ...
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
