World Aquatics Championships: Summer time McIntosh wins fourth gold as Leon Marchand lands medley double

World Aquatics Championships: Summer time McIntosh wins fourth gold as Leon Marchand lands medley double


Nice Britain loved a tough week in Singapore, profitable simply 5 medals, together with one gold.

Whereas sickness has induced points within the camp, GB’s efficiency director Chris Spice doesn’t need that to be an excuse.

“We do not attempt to dwell on that. You solely have to have a look at a few of our relay choices within the final couple of days to see a number of the individuals who may need been affected by that,” he advised BBC Sport.

“We’re not staying near different groups, we have tried to minimise the chance of transferring something between groups.

“However after all you are in a heated setting with individuals all shut to one another. It is pure that there’s going to be some sickness round. That is what it’s. We simply put our heads down and attempt to get on with it.”

There was a number of change each within the water and behind the scenes for British Swimming, one thing Spice felt contributed to an underwhelming week.

“We have had three British information right here versus two final 12 months. Beneath the bonnet, issues aren’t unhealthy,” he added.

“We expect we have got one of the best crop of juniors we have had within the final 4 or 5 years. Hopefully as we get in the direction of LA [2028 Olympic Games], these two issues will come collectively and the outcomes will begin to come.

“We have a really younger crew, we have got eight individuals right here at their first World Championships. There are a number of newbies, there may be a number of studying happening.

“There have been missed alternatives this week, we left two or three medals on the desk.

“We have a brand new head coach, a brand new crew supervisor. The pinnacle of sports activities science and drugs has gone throughout to diving. We’re all studying about one another and want time to mattress in.”

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