Joanne Jackson
Miley sets world best in 200m individual medley
Mar 06, 2012 19:23 EST
Britain's Hanah Miley set the fastest time in the women's the 200m individual medley this year as she sealed her second spot in the British team for the London Olympics at national trials here Tuesday.
Adlington lays down London swimming marker
Mar 04, 2012 16:16 EST
Double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington booked her place in the British squad for the London Games on Sunday with a winning 400 metres freestyle time that was even quicker than her Beijing triumph four years ago.
Adlington eases through 400m heats
Mar 04, 2012 14:18 EST
Britain's double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington shrugged off the pressure of home expectations to ease through her 400 metres freestyle heat at the national championships on Sunday.
Adams wins shot put as Kenya add more athletics medals
Oct 09, 2010 15:27 EDT
Olympic and world champion Valerie Adams successfully defended her Commonwealth shot put title on Saturday as Kenya tightened its gold medal grip with two more.
CGames: Win for husband and wife, Games in race row
Oct 09, 2010 05:11 EDT
Australia smashed through the 100-medal barrier at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday as the troubled showpiece teetered on the brink of a potentially damaging race row.
Walkers open Day 7 at Commonwealth Games
Oct 09, 2010 03:03 EDT
Day seven action at the Commonwealth Games got underway at the crack of dawn on Saturday with the two 20kms walk races taking place to avoid the full heat and humidity of the day.
Walkers open Day 7 at Commonwealth Games
Oct 09, 2010 01:53 EDT
Day seven action at the Commonwealth Games got underway at the crack of dawn on Saturday with the two 20kms walk races taking place to avoid the full heat and humidity of the day.
Hayden looks for double gold in Delhi
Oct 08, 2010 02:25 EDT
Brent Hayden eased through to the semi-finals of the men's 50m freestyle on Friday, with an eye on a second gold after clocking the fastest time in the world this year to win the 100m.
Australia's Palmer powers to C'wealth swimming gold
Oct 04, 2010 07:08 EDT
Kylie Palmer won the first Commonwealth Games swimming gold in New Delhi Monday, powering her way to victory in the women's 200m freestyle and setting Australia on course to retain top spot in the pool.
Adlington still coming to terms with Beijing glory
Aug 12, 2010 14:18 EDT
While world champion Gemma Spofforth and compatriot Elizabeth Simmonds have helped propel Britain to joint top of the standings at the European swimming championships, double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington admits she has been struggling.
Adlington still coming to terms with Beijing glory
Aug 12, 2010 14:01 EDT
While world champion Gemma Spofforth and compatriot Elizabeth Simmonds have helped propel Britain to joint top of the standings at the European swimming championships, double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington admits she has been struggling.
Miley, French teen star Agnel, land Euro simming gold
Aug 09, 2010 15:57 EDT
Britain's Hannah Miley bagged Britain's first gold medal at the Euros in Budapest after Monday edging out world champion Katinka Hosszu in the women's 400m individual medley while French teen Yannick Agnel shocked men's 400m freestyle world champion Paul Biedermann.
Jackson breaks 400m freestyle shortcourse world record
Aug 07, 2009 20:00 EDT
Britain's Jo Jackson broke the 400m freestyle short-course world record at the British championships on Saturday.
Phelps beats Cavic and sets new world record
Aug 01, 2009 20:00 EDT
Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic to the punch again, and this time he earned a clear decision by smashing the 50-second barrier in the 100m butterfly final at the World Championships.
Phelps reels in Cavic to stay butterfly king
Aug 01, 2009 16:05 EDT
ROME (Reuters) - Michael Phelps used his powerful shoulders to perfection to overhaul big rival Milorad Cavic and steal back his 100 meters butterfly world record in an enthralling final at the world championships on Saturday.
Phelps rises to challenge in triumph over Cavic
Jul 31, 2009 20:00 EDT
Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic to the punch again on Saturday, and this time he earned a clear decision by smashing the 50-second barrier in the 100m butterfly final at the World Championships.
Phelps beats Cavic and sets new world record
Jul 31, 2009 20:00 EDT
Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic to the punch again, and this time he earned a clear decision by smashing the 50-second barrier in the 100m butterfly final at the World Championships.
Phelps rises to challenge in triumph over Cavic
Jul 31, 2009 20:00 EDT
Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic to the punch again on Saturday, and this time he earned a clear decision by smashing the 50-second barrier in the 100m butterfly final at the World Championships.
Phelps rises to challenge in triumph over Cavic
Jul 31, 2009 20:00 EDT
Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic to the punch again on Saturday, and this time it was a clear decision.
Phelps safely through to 100 butterfly semi-finals
Jul 31, 2009 08:08 EDT
ROME (Reuters) - Olympic champion Michael Phelps won his heat to qualify easily for the 100 butterfly semis as he began the defense of his world title on Friday.