Analysis: Kirsty Coventry says she doesn't believe athletes should be paid for their work. Then again, she presides over a business that pays directors more in an Olympic cycle than any single international federation gets as a share of Olympic revenues for its entire sport
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”
"People are not interested in swimming ... they're interested in swimmers". So said Buck Dawson 40 years ago. In 2026, swimming is still treading water in its niche pool between Olympic Heights, with no pro-sports economy to speak of. What's gone wrong & how can swimming spread its song of swimmers?
"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
Swim England governors want to meet Olympians calling for resignations but swimmers, past and present, say 'no', one key reason stated like this: “Resignations will improve trust. And those associated with past failures are hardly likely to be the best future leaders."
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
