Cameron van der Burgh on ‘winning the swimming game’, his new life at a London hedge fund and his mental health struggles December 4, 2020 It was at the afterparty for the Rio 2016 Olympics that the seeds of Cameron van der Burgh’s move to a London hedge fund were sown. Days earlier, the South African had been beaten into second place in the men’s 100m breaststroke final by his great rival, Britain’s Adam Peaty. Van der Burgh was not [...]
Duncan Goodhew: If decision makers got their hair wet occasionally, our swimming pools would still be open November 15, 2020 I was saddened to see sport, and the benefits it brings, stopped with the start of a second lockdown. It has been an immensely difficult year, but if we’ve learnt nothing else, it’s that health matters. For that reason, I believe any form of exercise that can support health and wellbeing should surely be encouraged [...]
Billionaire-backed International Swimming League threatened with legal action over unpaid fees November 3, 2020 The star-studded International Swimming League has been threatened with legal action by a British digital agency over unpaid fees. LiveWire Sport, whose clients also include the Premier League, Wimbledon and the Jockey Club, says it is owed a six-figure sum by the ISL. The ISL, whose swimmers include Britain’s Adam Peaty and fellow Olympic champions [...]