Things continue along swimmingly
In a short series, the Otago Daily Times talks to people who do the mahi behind the scenes to keep their sport going. Reporter Jeff Cheshire talks to swimming official Mary McFarlane.
Swimming
Refreshing dip
Refreshing dip
Swimmers take to Lake Dunstan just above the Clyde dam on New Year’s eve in a distance swim event.
California swimmer armed with can-do attitude
California swimmer armed with can-do attitude
Open-water swimming is all about adapting.
‘Surreal’ to be in with elite
‘Surreal’ to be in with elite
She is not old enough to vote, drink or hold a driver’s licence but Erika Fairweather has her name on the Moana Pool wall of fame.
Deans defends short course 1500m title
Deans defends short course 1500m title
Caitlin Deans has backed up last year's success with another stellar short course swimming national championships.
Otago competitors claim four medals at nationals
Otago competitors claim four medals at nationals
Otago competitors have made a strong start in the age-groups at the national aquatic centre in Auckland, claiming four medals on day one of the national short-course championships.
Swimming achiever off to national camp
Swimming achiever off to national camp
It is not a surprise when Molly Law tells you she practically grew up in the water.
Routine goes swimmingly
Routine goes swimmingly
Phoenix Synchro Southland, of Invercargill, swimmers (clockwise from front left) Lily McDowall, Victoria McDowall, Onevai Pita, Ailin Pekar, Louise Sutherland, Xiara Patino, Abby Flutey and Amelia...
Aquatic artistry
Aquatic artistry
The championships began on Sunday.
Sophie Pascoe finishes World Champs with fourth gold
Sophie Pascoe finishes World Champs with fourth gold
New Zealand swimmer Sophie Pascoe has signed off from the World Para Swimming Championships in London with her fourth gold medal.
More world champs gold for Sophie Pascoe
More world champs gold for Sophie Pascoe
Sophie Pascoe has won her third gold in as many days at the World Para Swimming Championships in London.
Gold medal start for Sophie Pascoe
Gold medal start for Sophie Pascoe
New Zealand swimmer Sophie Pascoe has won her first gold of the World Para Swimming Championships in London.
Coach was never in doubt
Coach was never in doubt
Erika Fairweather's coach knew she was capable of winning gold.
No rest yet for new world junior champ
No rest yet for new world junior champ
More than 24 hours' travel, a quick catch-up with her schoolmates - and then off to the pool.
Fairweather thrilled with world champs gold
Fairweather thrilled with world champs gold
Top of the world - and seeing off the best the Aussies could throw at her, too.
Fairweather claims gold at junior champs in Hungary
Fairweather claims gold at junior champs in Hungary
Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather has won gold at the world junior swimming championships in Hungary.
Commanding win for Deans
Commanding win for Deans
Caitlin Deans recorded a good finish to the South Island championships at Moana Pool on Sunday night.
Dunedin success at SI champs
Dunedin success at SI champs
Dunedin swimmers were among those to claim placings in super finals at Moana Pool over the weekend.
Let the championships begin
Let the championships begin
Mya Graham, of the QE2 Club, competes in the female 12+ 100m freestyle at the South Island Swimming Championships at Moana Pool last night.
Fortes, Derbyshire dominant at South Is champs
Fortes, Derbyshire dominant at South Is champs
Two Otago competitors dominated the South Island Diving Championships at Moana Pool this weekend.