‘There are then three themes in this research that show opportunities for positive change: the need for thriving performance environments; redefining the relationship between performance and participation sport; and lengthening the timeframe in which we envisage sport in our lives.’
Cath Bishop, author of The Long Win, contributed the article ‘Swim England’s toxic culture must go – it is time for sport to prioritise joy’ to The Guardian.
Swim England’s toxic culture must go – it is time for sport to prioritise joy | Cath Bishop
A report into ‘cultures of fear’ within swimming has found that the sport is still seen as a space where abuse of athletes is acceptable if it results in medals.