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Page last updated at 23:31 GMT, Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Michael Phelps 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.

2012 Aquatics Centre FROM BBC NEWS >>
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.

Michael Phelps 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.

FROM BBC NEWS >>
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.

Relay team leads British success
Britain picks up eight golds on a great night at the European Paralympic Swimming Championships in Iceland.

Henshaw captures European title
Charlotte Henshaw edges out team-mate and Paralympic champion Liz Johnson to win gold at the European Paralympic Swimming Championships in Iceland.

Davies considering quitting pool
David Davies could abandon the pool before the London 2012 Olympics to concentrate on the 10k open water event


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Front crawl basics
Learn how to do the fastest stroke in the pool.

Basic breaststroke
Learn the favourite stroke of recreational swimmers.

Backstroke for beginners
How to get started swimming on your back.

Learn butterfly
A guide to the basics of butterfly.

Racing starts
How to get speed and power off the blocks

Guide to synchro
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Swimming world records in Rome
All the records that have tumbled at the 2009 world championships


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