Archive for the ‘Swimming’ Category

Aquatic Centre’s wave roof lifted

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

Work begins on lifting the 2,800 tonne wave-shaped roof of the 2012 Aquatics Centre in east London.

Free swimming scheme is launched

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

The government has launched a £140m scheme to offer free pool swimming to people aged 16 and under or over 60 in England.

London woman breaks diving record

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

A London woman sets a new world record after diving 96m and back in a single breath.

Graddon wins 10m bronze in Turin

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

Britain’s Brooke Graddon wins bronze in the women’s 10m platform on the first day of the European Diving Championships.