Women sport news

Kate Hawood (Loughborough University) went into this morning's final as the fastest qualifier and looked confident as she took to the blocks.

Rebecca Adlington became the fastest swimmer in the world over 800m this year after smashing a 19-year-old Commonwealth record at the British Swimming Championships (50m).

Britain's top swimmers continued to take a step closer to the Beijing Olympics after seven swimmers met the FINA 'A' qualifying time in this evening's heats at the British Swimming Championships (50m).

The Nova Centurion swimmer slashed the Commonwealth record and became the sixth fastest swimmer of all time over 800m during Thursday evening's heats and all spectators were looking for another fast swim

Garioch swimmer Hannah Miley broke a seven-year-old European record in this evening's heats of the 400m Individual Medley at the British Swimming Championship (50m).

Guy Baker, Head Coach of the USA Water Polo Women’s Olympic Team and Director of the Women’s National Team Program has been named National Coach of the Year by the United States Olympic Committee.

Pulido han aprovechado las grandes nevadas caídas recientemente en el Pirineo para probar por primera vez la modalidad deportiva del Snow-Kite, una espectacular variación del Kitesurf, pero practicado sobre la nieve. photo www.movistar-prensa.com

Nothing to report today, the competition was called off for today at 11:00 hours skippersmeeting, as there is no chance for wind today

Winning the respective Women's Giant Slalom title today Chemmy Alcott (25, Twickenham) secured the overall British Championship title.

Very successful Qualification round for the British Team at the Women's European Championships in Clermont Ferrand, France, 3-6 April.

England Netball's Rona Hunnisett caught up with Former England Captain Olivia Murphy ahead of the NSL final on April 10th.

Dutch qualifier Karen Kronemeyer and unseeded Irish international Aisling Blake claimed unexpected places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Atwater Cup after causing notable upsets in the first round of the WISPA World Tour Silver squash event at Club Atwater in Montreal, Canada. photo WISPA

After the departure of the WNT, the Cortland Team Handball Club is picking up the gauntlet for women's handball in Cortland. And with the folding of the North East Team Handball Conference due to lack of interest, the club was forced to join the Quebec Junior League to find regular competition.

Today's delay means the women's round of 24 in the 6-star Midori Pro will get underway tomorrow (Friday) morning at 7.30am. phoro ASP

In the womens fleet, Charlotte Consorti has also a perfect score with 4 out of 5 victories.

Fresh conditions continued on day two of the BSPORT ISAF Women's Match Racing Worlds as Nicky SOUTER moved into a tie for the lead with Silja LEHTINEN.

In difficult conditions, falling snow, mild temperatures and occasional spells of drifting mountain mist in which the floodlights served only to create an eerie glow over Meribel's Du Corbey slalom stadium, Chemmy Alcott (25, Twickenham) overcame a sterling challenge from 17 year old Jayme Baggio

Fans can watch the race in its entirety when the upcoming 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Women's Marathon is webcast and televised nationally. The webcast will be available on NBCSports.com/marathon on Sunday, April 20. Additionally, a 60-minute highlights show will air on MSNBC on Sunday, April 27. photo prettysporty.com

Reigning World Champion and Olympic gold-medal contender - Allyson Felix is set to compete at the adidas Track Classic on May 18, organizers announced today.

New South Wales remain the only undefeated team at the 17/U Athlete’s Foot National Netball Championships after day two of competition, to sit a game clear on top of the ladder.

The 19/U age division commenced to day at The Athlete’s Foot National Netball Championships, with New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria sending an ominous signal to the opposition with strong victories in both opening matches.

Loughborough Lightning, the East Midland’s premier netball team, are preparing for the biggest game of their career as they get set for the Co-operative Netball Superleague Final, which takes place this Saturday (5 April) in Crawley East Sussex.

The FIVB has confirmed the match schedule for the Women’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Tokyo, Japan, that will decide the remaining four places available in the Beijing Olympics Women’s Volleyball Tournament.

Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.) scored 18 points as the U.S. Women’s National Training Team defeated JiangSu, a professional Chinese club team, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22 on Wednesday at Nanjing University of Finance and Economics to conclude the team’s eight-match exhibition tour of China. Team USA finished the tour with a 5-3 record. photo US Volleyball

Jelena Jankovic advanced to the last four in Miami for the first time in her career on Wednesday when injury forced Elena Dementieva to retire from their quarterfinal clash

ATHENS (Euroleague) - Lynn Greer hit a shot at the buzzer to lift Olympiacos to a 76-74 win at CSKA Moscow in the only upset on the opening night of Euroleague Quarter-Final action.