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Tour chief sorry for 'coloured' remark

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:34:46 GMT

European Tour chief George O'Grady apologises for using the phrase "coloured athletes" while defending Sergio Garcia.

Rauf withdrawn from Champions Trophy

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:59 GMT

Big names falter at PGA Championship

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:49:06 GMT

Europa League incentive considered

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:21:34 GMT

Uefa will announce on Friday whether the Europa League winners will be given a qualifying place in the Champions League.

Board to examine Froch 'kill' threat

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:54:08 GMT

Germany and Wembley - a football love story

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:18:09 GMT

From losing a World Cup final to triumphing at Euro 96, German football has an emotional relationship with Wembley, says Raphael Honigstein

Rosberg fastest in second practice

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:31:55 GMT

Ferdinand signs new Man Utd contract

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:10:02 GMT

Cook expects closer second Test

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:53:10 GMT

England captain Alastair Cook expects a closer contest in the second Test after his side's 170-run victory at Lord's.

Bedford 9-18 Newcastle

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:59:03 GMT

Newcastle take a big stride towards the Premiership with victory at Bedford in the first leg of the Championship play-off final.

Nibali extends lead with stage win

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:31:16 GMT

Italy's Vincenzo Nibali convincingly wins stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia to extend his lead over Cadel Evans in the overall standings.

PJA will support Ahern's appeal

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:53 GMT

Eddie Ahern will have the full support of the Professional Jockeys' Association when he appeals against his 10-year ban.

NZ's Vettori to miss Headingley Test

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:08:56 GMT

New Zealand's veteran spinner Daniel Vettori is ruled out of the second Test against England, putting his Test future in doubt.

Man City fans to thank Mancini

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:10:54 GMT

A group of Manchester City fans plan to thank former manager Roberto Mancini with an advert in an Italian newspaper.

Uefa reveals new drug-testing plans

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:12:49 GMT

Uefa announces a series of new measures designed to combat the use of performance-enhancing drugs in European football.

Konta loses French Open qualifier

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:57 GMT

Britain will have only three players in singles action at the French Open after Johanna Konta became the last to fall in qualifying.

Martinez delays Wigan decision

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:28:17 GMT

Pulis writes to fans in Stoke paper

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:32:16 GMT

Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis writes a letter to fans in their local newspaper and urges them to support his successor.

Telescope ruled out of Epsom Derby

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:39:27 GMT

Mourinho's time at Real in pictures

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:46:49 GMT

From El Clasico disaster to the first Copa del Rey success in 18 years, Jose Mourinho's reign at Real Madrid has come to an end

VIDEO: O'Grady uses insensitive word

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:34:28 GMT

Speaking on Sky Sports, European Tour chief executive George O'Grady uses the racially insensitive word "coloured" while defending Sergio Garcia.

VIDEO: Monaco GP second practice highlights

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:30:41 GMT

Nico Rosberg is quickest for the second successive session in Monaco as he tops the timesheets in free practice two ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

VIDEO: The rise of FA Cup finalists Bristol

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:46:59 GMT

BBC Sport's Karthi Gnanasegaram charts the rise of Bristol Academy as they prepare for the FA Women's Cup final.

VIDEO: Garcia apologises to Woods

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:26:44 GMT

Sergio Garcia sends an "unreserved apology" to Tiger Woods, and admits his "fried chicken" remark was "totally stupid and out of place".

VIDEO: Monaco GP first practice highlights

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:34:15 GMT

In-form Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg sets the pace in first practice ahead of Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.

VIDEO: Brits look ahead to Monaco GP

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:22:31 GMT

Lewis Hamilton, Paul Di Resta and Jenson Button look ahead to this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

VIDEO: Froch confident ahead of Kessler rematch

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:56:30 GMT

IBF super-middleweight champion Carl Froch says he is relaxed and feels great ahead of his rematch against WBA 'world' super-middleweight title-holder Mikkel Kessler on Saturday.

VIDEO: Little eyes Arsenal FA Cup glory

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:51:10 GMT

Arsenal's Kim Little speaks to BBC Sport's Tina Daheley ahead of Sunday's FA Women's Cup final, where she is "really excited" at the prospect of a fourth FA Women's Cup trophy.

VIDEO: Vettel in Red Bull job swap with race engineer

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:39:10 GMT

Sebastian Vettel swaps roles with Red Bull race engineer Guillaume 'Rocky' Roquelin and sets him a special challenge.

VIDEO: Formula 1's magical Monaco moments

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:17 GMT

A quick-fire look at some of Formula 1's most memorable moments from the Monaco Grand Prix over the years.

VIDEO: Murray's Memories: Monaco GP's six leaders

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:32:19 GMT

F1 commentary legend Murray Walker looks back at the final two laps of the 1982 Monaco Grand Prix in which a succession of leading cars drop out of the race.

VIDEO: Mourinho's best quotes

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:16:25 GMT

BBC Sport looks back at Jose Mourinho's greatest quotes from his time in England.

VIDEO: Pulis gives final interview on MotD

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:51:37 GMT

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis tells Match of the Day he is "disappointed" after a season-ending 1-1 draw against Southampton.

VIDEO: Real Madrid confirm Mourinho will leave

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:17:08 GMT

Real Madrid president Florentine Perez announces that Jose Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season after three years in charge.

VIDEO: Germany's greatest football triumphs

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:43:59 GMT

BBC Sport looks back at Germany's greatest football triumphs ahead of the first all-German Champions League final on Saturday.

VIDEO: Freestyler shows off football tricks

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:05:42 GMT

World freestyle football champion Andrew Henderson tells the BBC how breaking his leg encouraged him to take up the sport.

VIDEO: Andy Murray's incredible 2012

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:11:46 GMT

BBC Sport looks back at Scottish tennis player Andy Murray's impressive 2012 season, including his first ever Grand Slam crown.

VIDEO: Anchoring of putters banned from 2016

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:54:28 GMT

Golf's two ruling bodies decide to ban the anchoring of putters in competition from 1 January, 2016.

VIDEO: Arsenal win FA Cup final warm-up

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:25:12 GMT

Arsenal are through to the Continental Cup semi-finals after a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bristol Academy on Sunday.

VIDEO: Di Canio cannot do as he wishes - PFA

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:34 GMT

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says no club can be "a law unto itself" as the association investigates the disciplinary action taken by Paolo Di Canio.

VIDEO: Managers would welcome Mourinho

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:13:34 GMT

England manager Roy Hodgson and West Ham boss Sam Allardyce say Jose Mourinho would be welcomed back to English football.

Garcia's remarks should meet zero tolerance

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:51:18 GMT

Sergio Garcia's ill-judged joke does nothing for golf's attempts to foster a more inclusive image, says BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter

Froch v Kessler: who will win?

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:52:22 GMT

Some of boxing's big names make their predictions for Saturday's world title fight between Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler

Magic Weekend is a winner for rugby league

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:58:42 GMT

Super League's Magic Weekend has never been better but does it serve its original purpose, asks BBC Sport's George Riley

McKinstry on the march

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:56:58 GMT

New Sierra Leone coach - Northern Irishman Johnny McKinstry - outlines his dream to reach the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

Murray's Memories: 'Craziest race ever'

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:03:07 GMT

BBC F1 commentator Murray Walker on the "incredible" 1982 Monaco Grand Prix which produced an unlikely winner

Warning on poor school swimming

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:33:27 GMT

More children may drown without better school swimming provision, the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has warned.

Must-not-miss sport on the BBC

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:31:18 GMT

Your guide to this week's unmissable sporting events on the BBC

Semenya has funding cut for Rio 2016

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:22 GMT

Former world 800m champion Caster Semenya has her funding withdrawn ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Froch is no great, says rival Ward

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:26:50 GMT

Carl Froch will only be considered a boxing great if he returns to the United States and avenges his loss to me, says Andre Ward.

Ireland secure draw with Pakistan

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:12:07 GMT

Paul Stirling and Kevin O'Brien star as Ireland secure a dramatic draw with Pakistan in the one-day international at Clontarf.

Poor weather affects Giro route

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:35:58 GMT

Friday's 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia is being re-routed because of snow and cold conditions in the Dolomite mountains.

GB sides into World Team Cup finals

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:21:25 GMT

The GB women's and junior wheelchair tennis teams reach their respective finals at the World Team Cup in Turkey.

Bramble suggests Sunderland exit

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:36:09 GMT

Defender Titus Bramble intimates he will leave Sunderland when his contract expires this summer.

Hamilton: I have good chance of win

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:26:20 GMT

Lewis Hamilton believes he has a "pretty good" chance of winning the Monaco GP after a competitive showing in practice.

NI trio well down Wentworth field

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:37:24 GMT

Northern Ireland trio Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke all lie two over par at the PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Dettori hopeful of riding in Derby

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:11:22 GMT

Frankie Dettori hopes to be able to ride at next week's Epsom Derby after a six-month ban for failing a drug test.

Broken-leg victim Crutchlow on rise

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:49:46 GMT

British rider Cal Crutchlow is determined to build on his career-best performance in Sunday's French Grand Prix.

Home town funeral for Olympic sailor

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:19 GMT

Olympic sailing champion Andrew Simpson's funeral will be held in Sherborne, the Royal Yachting Association confirms.

Wigan-Leeds clash excites O'Loughlin

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:10:00 GMT

Wigan captain Sean O'Loughlin believes Sunday's game against Leeds will be a fitting climax to Magic Weekend.

Tigers feed on final heartache

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:41:06 GMT

Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs says a history of finals disappointment will motivate the Tigers against Northampton.

Hawkins lauds Griffiths influence

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:21:54 GMT

World Snooker Championship runner-up Barry Hawkins says he owes his recent success to coach and mentor Terry Griffiths.

Simmonds heads GB squad for Worlds

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:25:50 GMT

Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds is named in a 32-strong GB squad for August's IPC World Swimming Championships.

Del Potro withdraws from French Open

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:42:16 GMT

Juan Martin del Potro follows in the footsteps of Britain's Andy Murray by withdrawing from the French Open.

Team GB ice skaters get Sochi boost

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:20:49 GMT

Great Britain given three figure skating places for the 2014 Winter Olympics by the International Skating Union.

Saints' Manoa a 'special player'

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:28:05 GMT

Northampton number eight Samu Manoa was always going to be a "special player", according to a former team-mate.

Division One clubs could break away

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:22:44 GMT

Scottish First Division clubs may break away from the SFL to join a new structure involving the 12 SPL teams.

Peel keen on return to Scarlets

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:51:38 GMT

Sale Sharks scrum-half Dwayne Peel says "it would be great" if an opportunity arose to rejoin Scarlets.

O'Neill passed fit to lead Tyrone

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:41:16 GMT

Captain Stephen O'Neill is passed fit to lead Tyrone into Sunday's Ulster SFC clash against Donegal at Ballybofey.

News

Borders Swimmers WISE up!


Two Borders swimmers travelled to Dublin on Friday 25th March representing the Scottish Schools National Team to compete in the W.I.S.E. (Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England) Schools International.
Category: General
Posted by: alawrie

The swimmers selected were Lucy Hope (Jedburgh Grammar School) and Morgan Anderson (Kelso High School). Both are members of Kelso ASC and Swim Team Borders.

Competition at the long course event was very tough, as was to be expected, but Hope swam well as a member of the girls 12-14 years 4x100m freestyle relay team to come home with a silver medal in a time of 3.58.05. Hope also contested the 12-14 years 100m freestyle, 100m backstroke and 200m backstroke events.
 
Anderson swam extremely well and came home with 2 silver medals. He placed second in the boys 12-14 years 100m breaststroke in a time of 1.13.78 and represented the Scottish boys 12-14 years 4x100m medley relay team which also placed second.
 
Both swimmers will be in action again for the Borders at the Scottish National Age Group Championships in Glasgow from the 7th to 10th of April.

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