Tag: London 2012
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Australian swim chief quits after London 2012 debacle
Swimming Australia chief executive Kevin Neil has quit his post in the wake of the team’s poor showing at the London Olympics, which was tarred by reports of pranks and ill-discipline. Neil has denied he was a casualty of the swim team’s below-par Olympic campaign but he admitted the pressure of the role has had…
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British Swimming’s chief Michael Scott quits after London 2012 flop
Michael Scott has resigned as British Swimming national performance director following a review into Team GB’s performance at the London 2012 Olympics. Great Britain fell two medals short of their target of five podium places, initially Australia-based Scott had stated he would not resign from his post, but, after the five-man review panel recommended he…
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Federica Pellegrini continues until 2016
‘After the disappointment of London, Federica Pellegrini tries again. Continues until the Olympics in 2016.’
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The Swedish Olympic Scandal РInterview With Simon Sj̦din
The Simon Sjödin interview is now online here on simma.nu/dk “I’m really disappointed with my federation. They didn’t have my back when I needed them the most. I did my part in the pool, but they couldn’t do their part in the boardroom. But I have decided to put it behind me. Together, we must…
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The May Fair Hotel meets Keri-Anne Payne
A May Fair Hotel interview with Keri-anne Payne at The May Fair post Olympic Party in London.
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Missy Franklin’s Sherpa
Footage from the upcoming feature documentary “Touch the Wall” featuring Missy Franklin. This footage was shot at the Franklin house 10.21.12. Go to touchthewall.com for more. Missy Franklin’s Sherpa from Christo Brock on Vimeo.
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South Africa’s Golden Boy Chad le Clos
“Join us as we find out more about the race against Michael Phelps, what his training entails and how his family feel about his incredible accomplishments!” Chad also reveals his flat feet …
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A BIG London 2012 thank you from the British Swimming Team
Members of the British Gas GBR Aquatics Team, such as Olympic silver medallist Michael Jamieson, say thank you for all your support during the London 2012 Games.
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London 2012: Olympic Swimmer Nathan Adrian for ET Online
Charley Walters interviews Olympic Gold-Medal Swimmer Nathan Adrian at a local pub in London’s Leicester Square. See more on Olympics or Bust.