The troubles at the tip of the Dark Continent continue as German coach opts out; Lange will cooperate with inquiry; SA federation says head coach will be 'sorely missed'
There is a culture here that is focussed on the problem, the excuse, the blame, there is mistrust, jealousy, navel-gazing, too much side-stepping on key issues - Orjan Madsen
Jean-Baptiste Renet likens the possible reunion as being like the reforming of Pink Floyd, NTM and Police. A few months ago, it would have been The Beatles. Impossible
Two former swimmers have been appointed to join lawyer Norman Arendse as members of a team appointed to investigate complaints brought to the attention of Swimming SA following the Beijing Olympics
When was the last time you felt fit? Can't remember? Better get down to the pool then. West Australian health experts say that just 20 minutes of activity each day can prevent memory deterioration
Laing, The Brain Behind Loader's Brawn, Dies At 77
2008-09-13
Obituary
Laing was brimming with colourful tales from the decade. He brought to the pool the hard, cajoling edge of the rugby world. He demanded, he encouraged, he enticed and teased his charges into getting the best out of themselves
Du Toit Lights Up Water Cube; Dark Practices Revealed
2008-09-12
Craig Lord
Inspiring stuff from the South African but not all is well in the world of paralympics. Self-flagellation, mutilation, bladder constriction are among favoured ways of cheating in paralympic sports
Olympic 400m free champion hands bonus from his national swim federation to the coaches who helped him get to where he got in Beijing; Thorpe reads psychology and linguistics at Macquarie University
Pity the good folk of Porthcawl (soon to be renamed Porthcrawl) no longer. The David Davies effect will be in full flow on September 27, when the town's folk hold a swimming gala with a difference – on dry land.
This week has seen Europe, which accounted for every single marathon medal in Beijing, holds its open water championships - but no sign of more than half the medallists at the latest champs; the three Brit podium placers will take the plunge elsewhere thi
The former Olympic champion who came within a whisker of retaining the 1,500m crown for what would have been an historic third time is to decide on his future soon
Germany's sprint queen Britta Steffen is aiming to back up her double victory in Beijing with a couple of world crowns at the Foro Italico in Rome next summer
Michael Phelps Launches Foundation and Donates His Speedo $1 Million Bonus to Charity; Superfish also Embarks on Eight-City Tour To Spread the Bowman Principle
Views, stats and reflections on China's work, the state of world swimming and a period in the history of the sport that stands out like a tidal wave in a relative millpond