http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/ The latest stories from the Swimming section of the BBC Sport web site. en-gb Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:31:05 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sol/shared/img/sport_120x60.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/ 120 60 15 Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds is named in a 32-strong GB squad for August's IPC World Swimming Championships. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/22343515 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/22343515 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:25:50 GMT Teenager Amy Marren rounds off an incredible British Disability Swimming Championships with her fourth World qualifying time. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/22332823 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/22332823 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:07:36 GMT Paralympic swimming veteran Sascha Kindred secures the qualification time for this summer's World Championships. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/22325697 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/22325697 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:26:42 GMT Ellie Simmonds qualifies for the World Championships in the 400m freestyle after missing the time required in the 100m. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/22303780 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/22303780 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:38:25 GMT Lance Armstrong withdraws from the US Masters swimming championships after an objection from Fina. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/22023732 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/22023732 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:09:09 GMT Sports minister Hugh Robertson appoints Nick Bitel as the new chair of Sport England and Rod Carr as chairman of UK Sport. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/22251044 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/22251044 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:33:30 GMT The head coach of the Australian swimming team steps down following reports of a "toxic" culture in the Olympic team. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21854925#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21854925 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:25:08 GMT Paralympic gold medallist Jessica-Jane Applegate will aim to compete among able-bodied swimmers in 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/21785389 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/21785389 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:01:08 GMT Jazz Carlin admits she was surprised by her success at the international meeting in Leeds, in which she won three races. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21755384 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21755384 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:32:29 GMT The World Anti-Doping Agency takes the unusual step to warn athletes about the health risks of a banned substance. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/21888813 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/21888813 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:27:36 GMT Jazz Carlin underlines her return to form with a third victory at the international meeting in Leeds. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21737159 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21737159 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:45:11 GMT Michael Jamieson wins the 200m breaststroke to wrap up his return to competition at the Leeds international meeting. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21730803 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21730803 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:10:46 GMT Olympic silver medallist Michael Jamieson swims to victory in the 100m breaststroke at the international meeting in Leeds. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21722667 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21722667 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:33:53 GMT Siobhan-Marie O'Connor leads the way as Olympians and Paralympians return to the water at the Leeds international meet. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21704512 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21704512 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:12:03 GMT Britain's swimmers look to bounce back following a poor London 2012 at this weekend's international meeting in Leeds. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21691807 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21691807 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:25:20 GMT Members of Australia's Olympic swimming team say they used sedatives and played pranks during a "bonding" session before the Games. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21543642#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21543642 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:20:32 GMT Jazz Carlin says she has come back stronger after a disappointing 2012 season, in which she missed out on an Olympic place. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21472502 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21472502 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:29:55 GMT British Swimming cuts funding to Stockport's Intensive Training Centre but it will continue with the other four ITCs. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21439807 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21439807 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:39:43 GMT Paralympian Natalie Du Toit wants to make an impact with the South Africa Institute for Drug-Free Sport. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/21394927 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/21394927 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:35:30 GMT Two-time Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington retires at the age of 23 to focus on her campaign and mentoring work. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21333879 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21333879 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:24:01 GMT British Swimming reveal Rebecca Adlington's long-term coach is to head up the GB programme leading to Rio 2016. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21323298 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21323298 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:01:44 GMT British Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds says she is "honoured" to be selected for the forthcoming IPC World Championships. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/22360188 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/22360188 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:33:45 GMT Members of Australia's Olympic swimming team have admitted to using sleeping medication Stilnox during a "bonding" session before the Games last year. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21547058#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21547058 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:54:08 GMT Rebecca Adlington says GB's swimmers should be listened to by those running the sport, after announcing her retirement at the age of 23. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21334826 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21334826 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:54:48 GMT Four-time Olympic medal winner Rebecca Adlington has announced her retirement from competitive swimming. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21328963 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21328963 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:12:08 GMT Two-time Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington says not being able to compete with the new younger generation of swimmers has led her to retire from the sport at the age of 23. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21334824 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21334824 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:52:10 GMT The mother of GB swimmer Dan Sliwinski explains how his sporting and social life has been affected by his cut in funding from UK Sport. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21089974 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21089974 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:36:05 GMT Bert le Clos tells the audience at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year that London's Olympic crowd were an "example to the rest of the world". http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/20753009 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/20753009 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:18:55 GMT Francesca Halsall believes her "future is bright" after claiming Great Britain's sixth medal at the World Short Course Swimming Championships. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/20753007 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/20753007 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:19:54 GMT Swimmer Josef Craig is named young Sports Personality of the Year after becoming the youngest Paralympic gold medallist at London 2012. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/20749870 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/20749870 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:20:22 GMT Rebecca Adlington is arguably Britain's greatest swimmer and she will be a difficult act to follow, says BBC Sport's Gordon Farquhar http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21342756 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21342756 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:31:55 GMT As Rebecca Adlington announces her retirement, BBC Sport looks at the reasons behind her decision and the legacy she leaves http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21325869 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/21325869 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:04:05 GMT Six months after hosting the Games, London's Olympic Park bears little resemblance to the spectacular sporting arena of last summer http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/21207521 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/21207521 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:29:41 GMT Only a handful of sports are enjoying any legacy from 2012 despite promises to inspire a generation, says BBC sports editor David Bond http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/21206868 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/21206868 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:38:22 GMT British Swimming is trying to learn lessons from its London 2012 failure but running out of second chances, says BBC sports editor David Bond http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/20583579 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/20583579 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:48:24 GMT What lessons can be learned for the Rio Olympics following Team GB's swimming failure at London 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/20400810 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/swimming/20400810 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:19:03 GMT How fast has Rebecca Adlington gone since Beijing 2008, and what effect did new swimsuits have? BBC Sport charts her times. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18794586 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18794586 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:16:25 GMT