Alistair Gray, a strategy consultant who has worked in various sports in Britain, has been appointed chairman of the national swimming federation in the build up to the 2012 Olympic Games in London
Open water swimming has suffered its first death in competition since the 10km event was officially recognised as the "marathon" in readiness for its introduction to the Olympic Games
The world's fastest woman will join the world's fastest man (Eamon Sullivan) under the guidance of coach Grant Stoelwinder later this year, say reports
The CSCAA's move shows a clear determination to separate the latest generation of hi-tech bodysuits from bygone garments. Is there a political white knight now ready to sift the silt of waters muddied by transforming technology?
USA Swimming's decision also has implications for world youth swimming. If American youth cannot afford this suit, imagine what a $500 suit means to families in other parts of the world
Comment: The time has come for aquatic blazers to turn back the clock in one key regard and take the Kennedy approach: ask not what FINA can do for you but what you can do for FINA