Train your Brain!
Posted by Speedo on 07 Nov 08 | Comments (3)
If you’ve got a few minutes to spare and fancy testing your reactions check out the new LZR Trials games which have just been launched
Quote your Favourite Comedian
Posted by Speedo on 04 Nov 08 | Comments (0)
This week we bring you some more insights in to the world of some of the top swimmers, fresh from their successful exploits in Beijing.
The Phelps Rollercoaster, Rolls Home!
Posted by Speedo on 10 Oct 08 | Comments (0)
Michael Phelps must have been mighty pleased with himself as he sat chilling out at the Speedo athlete party on the 17th August 2008. Once you’ve achieved something as amazing as winning 8 gold medals, what do you with yourself?
Top Swimmers get Animated!
Posted by Speedo on 24 Sep 08 | Comments (0)
Some of the world's top swimmers, who are just recovering from their Olympic efforts, took some time out to talk above all other things about their favourite cartoon characters. Find out which characters Eamon Sullivan, Keri-anne Payne, Steph Rice and co have a real connection with;
Love Swimming? We Need YOU!
Posted by Speedo on 12 Sep 08 | Comments (0)
We are currently running a survey on the world of swimming… and we would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes and answer some questions for us
Aqualab Expert #2 Talks LZR
Posted by Speedo on 11 Sep 08 | Comments (1)
Dave Pease is a biomechanist by trade and one of the Aqualab experts, alongside Rick Sharp who worked on the development of the Fastskin LZR Racer suit.
Coaching Tips from the Top
Posted by Speedo on 10 Sep 08 | Comments (0)
In Beijing our team managed to get some quick fire performance swimming tips from some of the world's top coaches. Ben Titley - head of British Swimming's Women's team, Pierre LaFontaine - head of Canadian Swimming and Michael Bohl - coach of triple gold medallist Steph Rice, all give their top 3 tips for those amongst you looking to make it to the top in the sport. Check it out!
Silver for Davies in Beijing 10km
Posted by Speedo on 21 Aug 08 | Comments (0)
Afraid of big fish? You wouldn’t have thought that if you’d been watching GB’s David Davies swimming in the 10km open water race today. The 23-year-old Welshman, who only took this event up seriously this year – finishing 2nd at the World Championships in Brazil – took the race out from the start. One of his biggest rivals – the Russian Vladimir Dyatchin – was disqualified after having been red carded for constant violations and infringements.
Open Water Debuts with Double Medals for GB Girls
Posted by Speedo on 20 Aug 08 | Comments (0)
The focus switched from the Water Cube to the Shunyi Rowing – Canoeing Park today for the women’s 10km final. In stark contrast to the clean, visible, weed free water of the Cube the open water swimmers had to enter the lake which was previously occupied by boats, rowers and canoeists. Maybe not the most pleasant of environments?
Swimmers Hit the Red Carpet
Posted by Speedo on 18 Aug 08 | Comments (0)
With the Olympic swimming competition finished, it was the night the world’s top swimmers swapped their goggles for glam, as they hit the red carpet. Last night, it was a who’s who of the swimming world, as they attended the Speedo athlete party in the “Wish” nightclub. One of the hottest tickets in town, Michael Phelps et al were accompanied by some of the top US basketball players and Thorpedo himself also managed to sneak in to the party celebrations.
Phelps Wins Golden 8
Posted by Speedo on 17 Aug 08 | Comments (2)
Well Michael Phelps really did make swimming history today, winning a phenomenal 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics and bettering the feats of Mark SPitz in the 1972 Munich Games. In the last race of the day the Baltimore took the fly leg in the medley relay. With Piersol and Hansen having already goone before Phelps, he dived in behind the Japanese team. By the finish of his 100m leg, he had drawn the US just about in front. Lezak, who swam that nail biting last leg in the 4x100 Free relay, never looked like he was going to lose the lead, touching home in a new WR of 3:29.34.
Phelps + Adlington Make Some Swimming History
Posted by Speedo on 16 Aug 08 | Comments (0)
Today was a day when Michael Phelps made more swimming history as he equalled Mark Spitzs' record of 7 Olympic golds at 1 Games and earned himself a cool $1 million bonus to take home. The 100m butterfly race which won him gold number 7, was won by the smallest of margins - 1 hundredth of a second. How he managed to come from behind and out touch Milorad Cavic(SRB) at the finish was unbelievable to a lot of people. Even Phelps himself said; "When I did take that extra half stroke I thought I'd lost the race. I'm really lost for words."
6 out of 6 for Phelps
Posted by Speedo on 15 Aug 08 | Comments (0)
It was a day for Team USA in the Water Cube today as Phelps, Lochte and Soni all made it to the top of the medal podium.
Relay World Record Shattered on Day 5
Posted by Speedo on 14 Aug 08 | Comments (0)
4 finals today and lots more headline making from the world's top swimmers. The women's 4x200 free relay deserves the first mention, with the Aussie women completely destroying the world record held by the USA. Steph Rice and Bronte Barratt put in amazing swims to build up a significant lead by the 350m mark.
Mighty Phelps Continues his Quest for the big EIGHT!
Posted by Speedo on 13 Aug 08 | Comments (0)
Michael Phelps has taken the headlines virtually every day so far. The mighty man from Baltimore USA entered his name in the record books today with victories in the 200m fly and 4x200m free relay. He has now won an amazing 10 individual Olympic titles – the most ever!
