Author: Elizabeth Byrnes

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Why Breaststrokers are a Breed Apart!

It is said that you are born a breaststroker, not made. A bit like goalkeepers in football, they are seen as different, a breed apart. Olympic and world 200m champion …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 8 January '15 0
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How to spot a Freestyle Swimmer!

Glamour. Swagger. Preening. Machismo. Think pecs. Think posturing. Think pouting. And that’s just the boys. Staring down the lane before the start of the race with an intensity akin to …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 4 December '14 0
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European Swimming Championships in Berlin – Day 7

Adam Peaty was unveiled as an Arena face less than a week ago. By the end of the meet, the 19-year-old Briton had won four gold medals and set two …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 26 August '14 0
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EUROPEAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BERLIN – DAY 6

Fran Halsall edged out her friend and team-mate Georgia Davies by 0.01secs to win the 50m backstroke and then revealed the pair were going to live together in a pink …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 24 August '14 0
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European Swimming Championships in Berlin – Day 5

Adam Peaty sat on top of a lane rope and on top of the world after breaking the 50m breaststroke world record in a Carbon Flex Grey on Friday night. …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 23 August '14 0
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European Swimming Championships in Berlin – Day 4

The life of a swimmer is a difficult one. There are many prices to pay, emotionally and physically, even in victory. Laszlo Cseh won his fifth straight 200m individual medley …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 22 August '14 0
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EUROPEAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BERLIN – DAY 3

Gregorio Paltrinieri was pretty in pink as he took a sledgehammer to the European 1,500m freestyle record. The Italian was wearing the Limited Edition version of the Powerskin Carbon Flex, …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 21 August '14 0
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European Swimming Championships in Berlin – Day 2

When Adam Peaty was a little boy his fear of water led to tears and screaming at bath-time. Now the 19-year-old is a European and Commonwealth champion. As well as …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 20 August '14 0
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The ties that bind the Campbell sister act

Cate and Bronte Campbell became the first Australian sisters to compete in the same swimming event at the Olympic Games when they both raced in the 50 metres freestyle in …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 21 July '14 0
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Chad le Clos talks relationships

Chad le Clos talks about his relationships with the water, his family, coach and fans.   OVERVIEW Chad Le Clos seared himself on to the consciousness of sports fans across …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 25 April '14 0