Category Archives: Swimming

The Greatest Breaststroke Swimmers of All-Time

Posted on July 31, 2019 by rob23notts42

Following the latest edition of the world swimming championships I thought it was time to look at the greatest swimmers at breast stroke. I am concentrating on the 100m and 200m long-course events as they are the Olympic distances. The … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Backstroke Swimmers of All-Time: Roland Matthes and Krisztina Egerszegi

Posted on September 2, 2015 by rob23notts42

I have chosen who I think are the top five men and top five women backstroke swimmers in history. MEN The top two are clear of the others but choosing between them as number one was quite difficult.  I just … Continue reading →

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Swimming: 21st Century All-Star Team

Posted on August 11, 2013 by rob23notts42

As I work my way through the 20th century for my Halls of Fame it occurred to me that I would like to give an indication of who are the greatest sports people of more recent times. One way I … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Women Freestyle Swimmers (Sprints)

Posted on May 24, 2013 by rob23notts42

This is my selection of the Top Ten women’s sprint freestyle swimmers in history. The choice of East German swimmers is a little controversial but they are still there in the record books as the winners and I have decided … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Rebecca Adlington

Posted on February 6, 2013 by rob23notts42

Rebecca Adlington has announced that she would be ending her competitive swimming career. She has left some wonderful memories. It is always a bit more special when you have followed someone’s career as they have progressed through the ranks. I … Continue reading →

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Olympics 2012:Swimming

Posted on August 20, 2012 by rob23notts42

The big story in the Olympics swimming was Michael Phelps becoming the most successful Olympian of all-time. The big clash of the Games was supposed to be Phelps against Ryan Lochte but the anticipated showdowns never lived-up to the anticipation … Continue reading →

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Swimming:Olympic Records

Posted on August 6, 2012 by rob23notts42

Swimming has been included in every Olympic Games since 1896 Olympic Records for the events on the programme are listed in this link Most Gold Medals 23 Michael Phelps United States 2004–2016 9 Mark Spitz United States 1968–1972 8 Jenny … Continue reading →

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Swimming World Records:Long Course

Posted on July 18, 2012 by rob23notts42

The current world records for long-course swimming events according to the governing body of swimming FINA Information shown is  Event, Time, Name, Nationality, Date, Meet, Location, For relays the split times of the individual swimmers are given in italics. Men … Continue reading →

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