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Episode 41 of the podcast 'A Question of Performance' features an interview with English Institute of Sport National Director, Nigel Walker. He talks with host Tammy Parlour about the importance of an equitable system, thoughts on how funding will change and also how high performance is evolving. Nigel joined the EIS in September 2010 having previously been Head of Change and …

In this issue read about the Cal men's domination of the NCAA Division I Championships, and a full recap of the women's NCAA Division I Championships. Plus several more NCAA highlight features, such John Shebat with his first individual win on his last night of college swimming, Felix Aubock coming back from a disastrous start to win the 1650 free, Daniel Carr being allowed …

In this ssue  read about Paola Dominguez-Castro, the high school junior considered one of the most impressive young water polo talents in the USA. Take a look back with ISHOF's Historian Bruce Wigo, to "The Greatest Swim in History", and consider if the real "greatest swim" is still yet to come. Take heart that despite Jovan Vavic's eviction from Troy, USC …

SH2OUT has been set up by British Swimming & Royal Life Saving Society. In this video, Colin Hill shares his personal view on whether it's a good thing for open water swimming. Should another sport be looking at increasing it's influence over another sport that already has communities, events, governing bodies already in place? You can find out more on the SH2OUT website: www.sh2out…

Virtual reality (VR) specialist Immotion Group have already brought their technology to Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier. Now through the magic of virtual reality they are bringing you ‘Swimming With Humpbacks’ their blue ocean series production where you can witness, from just a few feet away, the miracle of life under the sea. Fearless wanderers, enchantment hunters and …