Category Archives: Swimming

Go with Mo: Croydon takes part in world record attempt

Posted on August 18, 2012 by insidecroydon

A week on from Mo Farah winning his second Olympic gold medal in the 5,000 metres, Croydon’s runners have been playing their part in a world record attempt 5km run. ParkRun is an outstanding, nil-cost series of weekly races staged … Continue reading →

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Londoner forced to go to end of the earth in Olympic sacrifice

Posted on July 28, 2012 by insidecroydon

Ignore the statistics pumped out so far this week about the Olympic Games and Britain’s quest for 48 medals in the coming 16 days of high-octane sporting action. Here’s a set of stats much closer to home: London is a … Continue reading →

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All-singing sports agent will transfer attention to Olympic pool

Posted on July 22, 2012 by insidecroydon

The schools have broken up, everyone is setting off on holiday, but in his hill-top office just a free-kick away from the National Sports Centre at Crystal Palace, Athole Still is busier than ever, yet never knowing whether his work … Continue reading →

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Grassroots sports clubs are facing an Olympic task

Posted on June 10, 2012 by insidecroydon

What lasting impact will the Olympics have on sport in Croydon? Not much, says STEVEN DOWNES It’s less than 50 days now until the Olympic Games begin in our city. But here, in Croydon, we seem almost untouched by the … Continue reading →

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Purley campaigners fear their pool is “under attack”

Posted on March 22, 2012 by insidecroydon

Campaigners supporting Purley Pool are concerned that a council consultation process is laying the groundwork for redevelopment of the pool, car park and the former Sainsbury’s store. The council’s “spatial” planning team has issued a circular inviting submissions from developers … Continue reading →

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Crystal Palace to get Brazilian for the Olympics

Posted on April 6, 2011 by insidecroydon

It was announced yesterday that Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is to be the training base for Brazil’s Olympic team next year, a deal which might even see Brazilian football skills on show at Selhurst Park. It’s an important boost … Continue reading →

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