Manchester student thirsty for first BUCS Nationals swimming medal
Danny Mills is hurriedly preparing himself for this year’s BUCS Nationals, the UK’s largest annual multi-sport event which takes place in Sheffield between February 20-22.
Sunny side up: How Longsight swimmer Lowry’s Channel feat inspired Victoria Baths’ battle to keep above water
A Longsight woman was the first Mancunian to swim the English Channel 81 years ago today – and played a crucial role in ensuring iconic Victoria Baths came back from the depths.
Running duo hit Bolton road for charity as they stride for £35,000 with help from Olympic heroes
Two avid runners will be aiming to cover 435 miles in a week for charity when they start a mega-marathon run in Bolton – and will be joined by Olympic athletes along the way.
Manchester inspired me to Olympic greatness, reveals Rebecca Adlington
Double Olympic gold-winning Adlington, who also claimed two bronze medals at the London 2012 Games, is keen to return the good deeds volunteers did for her when she was training as an elite athlete.
Need for speed: Youth Olympic Games bound Oldham youngster targets ‘fastest woman in a pool’ title
Jessica Fullalove will jet out to Nanjing for the second summer Youth Olympic Games between August 16 and 28 believing a medal is well within her grasp.
Testing the water: Michael Jamieson and other British swimming stars in action at Manchester Aquatics Centre
Jamieson will be joined in the pool by two times Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds, with the pair expected to draw in the crowds from swimming fans across the country.
Rio all the way! Manchester Metropolitan University gold medallist Chris Steeples sets his eyes on Olympic prize
Manchester student Chris Steeples is focused on this summer’s Commonwealth Games
The final length: Stockport’s Double Commonwealth champion swimmer James Goddard announces retirement
Goddard made the announcement on Twitter
‘Living history’ of Manchester’s Victoria Baths celebrated with month of commemorative events
Ten years since the baths won the first series of the BBC Restoration show
‘I’ll take care of her!’: Olympic swim medallist Steve Parry vows to beat Keri-Anne Payne in Manchester
Challenge hopes to encourage more to get swimming
Manchester’s Unsung Heroes: Mum’s charity swim for Cystic Fibrosis daughter – but vows she is ‘real hero’
Penny Higgins insists six-year-old daughter is the real hero