Richard Webb

US Open [7th-11th Aug] – Indianapolis, IN, USA

Rich Webb — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:35:18 +0000

The focus meet for my season will be the US Open in Indianapolis, I will fly to America a couple of days beforehand and am really looking forward to racing in America again. I have only raced over there twice before but on both occasions it was a great experience. I can’t wait to test …

ASA National Championships (20th-23rd June)

Rich Webb — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:40:39 +0000

The ASA National Championships were back at Ponds Forge in Sheffield this year, which was good as I always enjoy racing at Sheffield, it is a fast pool and one that holds fond memories. These Nationals formed the second ‘Trials’ for the GB Olympic team, not for me however as all of the Breaststroke spots …

Olympic Trials Review

Rich Webb — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:16:47 +0000

So the 2012 British Championships are now over, and acted as the first selection opportunity for the 2012 Olympic Games. There will be a second opportunity for some people in some events, however both of my events were filled at these trials so there are no second chances for me. I am at a loss …

Olympic Trials 2012

Rich Webb — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:42:04 +0000

I will write a full update and review on my Olympic trials shortly. Unfortunately I was unable to produce the performances that I needed to qualify for a place on the Olympic team. I believed and was confident going in to the competition that I could be competitive and contend for a place on the …

Olympic Trials (3-10th March)

Rich Webb — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:25:37 +0000

So it is 1 week to go until the Olympic trials start in London at the Aquatics Centre. I am excited to have the opportunity to race in the 2012 Olympic pool and compete in the trials. I will be competing in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke. The heats and semi finals for the 100 …

South Gloucestershire Sports Awards 2011 [UPDATE]

Rich Webb — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:57:05 +0000

I found out I was nominated for the 2011 South Gloucestershire Sportsman of the Year award. I have never been nominated for such an award before and it is immensely flattering to be recognised for something like this. Unfortunately due to relocating to Swansea, and my training commitments I will be unable to attend the …

Training Update

Rich Webb — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:51:37 +0000

It has been a while since I posted a full update. Since then my training has really been taken to a new level, the intensity has just been upped every session in the pool and on land. I am now doing about 20 hours a week in the pool, with 5 hours of weights and …

Gazette Story

Rich Webb — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:28:05 +0000

The local gazette recently ran a story about my last year and decision to move to swansea. It is based on and interview with one of my main rivals, Kris Gilchrist, and can be found HERE.

Season 2011-2012 Update

Rich Webb — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:01:33 +0000

So, there is less than 1 year to go until the London 2012 Olympics, and even less time until the Olympic trials in March next year. I started training again this week, after taking a break over the summer. It was really good to get away after the highs and lows of last season and …

If…

Rich Webb — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:49:50 +0000

I know it’s cliché, but sat and read Rudyard Kipling’s poem ‘If’ the other day, so thought I would post it on my website. If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance …