Professional Sports Group

PSG swimmers continue good form

June 22, 2010

Lizzie Simmonds set a new meet record in the 200m backstroke in the Sette Colli trophy in Pescara.  Lizzie had already won the 50m and 100m backstroke in Italy before adding the 200m title in two minutes 8.31 seconds to take 0.49secs off Hanae Ito’s two-year-old mark. Fran Halsall won the 100m butterfly, and finished 3rd […]

Nick Thompson finishes 5th at the European Laser Championships

June 14, 2010

With two wins and two second places, Nick was in contention throughout the European Laser Championships which took place in Tallinn, Estonia.  At one point Nick was in 3rd place but eventually finished a creditable 5th, with previous winner Paul Goodison having to settle for the Silver medal behind Croatian Tonci Stipanovic.

Lizzie and Fran on form in Mare Nostrum series

June 14, 2010

Lizzie Simmonds is enjoying a season to remember, beating World Champion Gemma Spofforth over 100m backstroke on her way to a Gold medal double at the British Gas Championships in Sheffield earlier this year, and cementing her position as one of the World’s best over 200m - clocking a 2.08.32 time to win in the […]

PSG triathletes’ success continues

June 14, 2010

Tim Don won the big money race of the year, scooping $200,000 in the Hy-Vee Elite Cup in Des Moines, Iowa.  Feeling confident prior to the race following his good early season form, Tim hit the front 500m in to the run.  Olympic Champion Jan Frodeno looked to match his pace but he couldn’t live […]

Geraint Thomas’ good form continues

June 14, 2010

In the Criterium Du Dauphine Geraint finished 21st, the highest placed GB rider.  A 4th place in the Prologue, followed by a 2nd place in Stage 1 and another Top 10 finish in Stage 2 proved he is a genuine contender on the road and great things await.