Aquatics


Double London 2012 delight for Gandy

By David Gold

Ellen Gandy_butterlfy_200m_London_March_7_2012March 7 - Ellen Gandy (pictured left) won the women's 200 metres butterfly at the British Gas Swimming Championships in London ahead of British rival Jemma Lowe at the Olympic Aquatics Centre to meet the qualification time for London 2012.


Miley claims her second spot at London 2012 Olympic Games

By Tom Degun at the Aquatics Centre on the Olympic Park in London

Hannah Miley_06-03-12March 6 - Hannah Miley (pictured) continued her superb showing at the British Gas Swimming Championships here as she secured her second gold of the competition, which serves as the trials for the Olympics and Paralympics, with victory in the women's 200 metres individual medley.



Miley shines as she wins gold and secures Olympic qualification at swimming test event

By Tom Degun at the Aquatics Centre on the Olympic Park in London

Hannah Miley_wins_British_Championships_Aquatics_Centre_March_3_2012March 3 - Hannah Miley (pictured) proved the star of the show on day one of the British Gas Swimming Championships as she posted the fastest time in the world this year in the 400 metres individual medley, booking her place at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the same pool that will be the focus of the world's attention later this year.




Great Chinese takeaway continues at Diving World Cup in London

By Tom Degun at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in London

Wu Winxa_London_2012_Test_Event_February_24_2012February 24 - China continued to destroy their competition at the 18th FINA Diving World Cup here as double Olympic champion Wu Minxia (pictured) claimed victory in the women's 3 metre springboard with her compatriot He Zi, the reigning world champion in the event, picking up the silver medal.


He Chong takes gold at Diving World Cup in London

By David Gold at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in London

He Chong_London_2012_test_event_February_22_2012February 22 - He Chong (pictured) won 3 metre springboard gold at the 18th FINA Diving World Cup here, beating compatriot Qin Kai in the process, as China continued to dominate the medals at the event.


Chinese win opening London 2012 diving test event

By Tom Degun at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in London 

Qin Kai_and_Luo_Yutong_London_2012_Test_Event_February_20_2012February 20 - The formidable Chinese duo of Qin Kai and Luo Yutong ensured that there were no upsets on day one of the London 2012 diving test event as the reigning world champions claimed an easy victory in the mens 3 metre synchro competition here.

FINA President excited about London 2012 Olympics diving test event

By Tom Degun in London

London 2012_diving_test_event_February_20_2012February 20 - Julio Cesar Maglione, President of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), has expressed his excitement with 250 of the world's best divers, including Britain's teenage sensation Tom Daley, competing at the London 2012 diving test event at the Aquatics Centre on the Olympic Park.