Kindred powers to new world marks
Paralympic swimming champion Sascha Kindred sets three world records at the Nationwide Short Course Championships in Sheffield.

Daley on BBC award shortlist
Tom Daley, Heather Watson and Jodie Williams are selected from a shortlist of 10 to go forward to the final battle for the 2009 Young Sports Personality of the Year title.

Don't axe Adlington event - coach
British head coach Dennis Pursley hits out at suggestions Rebecca Adlington's favoured 800m freestyle event could be dropped from the Olympics.

Phelps struggles again in Berlin
Michael Phelps takes 200m individual medley silver at the short-course World Cup but fails to qualify for the 200m freestyle.

Phelps' indifferent run continues
Michael Phelps comes second in the 200m medley final at the short-course World Cup, while Britain's Fran Halsall wins the 100m freestyle.

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Olympic swim centre roof in place
The roof of the 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre, a landmark 2,800-tonne wave-shaped structure, is set into place in east London.

Phelps crashes out in Cup heats
Swimming legend Michael Phelps fails to make it past the 100m freestyle heats in Stockholm after finishing the 16th fastest.

US stars 'wary of British threat'
United States swimmer Ryan Lochte says British rivals are now considered a threat by the US team in the wake of their past year's successes.

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Swimmer queries Mock show ruling
Rebecca Adlington's agent says the BBC Trust did not take a tough enough stance over comments made about the swimmer in Mock the Week.

Frederiksen wins fifth Euro gold
Heather Frederiksen wins her fifth gold medal as Great Britain win another 14 medals at the European Paralympic Swimming Championships in Reykjavik.

Simmonds claims fourth Euro title
Eleanor Simmonds wins her fourth title as Great Britain continue to dominate the European Paralympic Swimming Championships in Reykjavik.

Phelps set to compete in Britain
Michael Phelps is to compete in Britain for the first time at a 'Ryder Cup' style swimming meet at the Manchester Aquatics Centre on 18 and 19 December.

Simmonds heads British gold haul
Eleanor Simmonds sets a new world record as Britain enjoy another productive day at the European Paralympic Swimming Championships in Iceland.

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