Rebecca Adlington

'Never a dark day': Parents of Timperley teenage Olympic swimming hopeful Chloe Waddell in heartfelt tribute

The 16-year-old suffered cardiac arrest in her Greater Manchester home
British Swimming needs to make next step and keep improving, insists Manchester-based coach

Mark McKenna feels rest of the world has improved too.
‘Rio the main target’ despite successful year for Stockport Metro swimmer Sophie Allen

Rio Olympics is goal for 20-year-old Allen.
Choose your parents wisely Team GB! Olympic medal success is 'in the genes' according to Manchester uni academic

As Team GB clinch their first gold, is this the secret of medal winning?