Spain climb golden stairway to synchronised heaven

Spain rocked their way to gold in the team free combination synchronised swimming event at the world championships on Wednesday with a stunning aquatic interpretation of Stairway to Heaven. The......

FRAMED! Eye-catching images from the European Championships

The first ever edition of the European Championships has kick-started amidst plenty of excitement. The multi-sport event, hosted by Berlin and Glasgow, has brought to the fore youngsters making a......

US swimmer saved from drowning by coach

IMAGE: Anita Alvarez of the US receives medical attention during the women's solo free final. Photograph: Lisa Leutner/Reuters American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was in danger of......

Invincible Russians sweep Golds in synchro swimming

Russia underlined their total dominance in the synchronised swimming programme at the world championships on Saturday by completing a sweep of all seven gold medals with victory in the free......

How Russia's synchro stars provide bright contrast their doping scandal

‘The Russians seem to swim so naturally. Their programme is fast and dynamic’ IMAGE: The Russia team compete in the women's free combination synchronised swimming final . Photograph:......