David Sparkes
British Swimming to appeal Olympic funding cuts
British Swimming informs UK Sport of its intention to appeal against the recent Olympic funding cuts to synchronised swimming and women's water polo.
Feb 11, 16:50
British Swimming calls for media to give Tom Daley privacy
British Swimming chief executive David Sparkes calls on the media to give diver Tom Daley some privacy since revealing that he is in a gay relationship.
Dec 2, 13:19
Tom Daley's second 'Splash!' pulls in top ratings
Tom Daley's Splash! becomes the most-watched TV programme on Saturday night, despite negative reviews.
Jan 16, 13:27
Tom Daley parties in London after 'Splash!' show
Tom Daley parties at Mahiki Club in central London following the second episode of Splash!, which has been blasted by critics.
Jan 14, 14:42
Tom Daley's mum backs son's role on 'Splash!'
Tom Daley's mum Debbie hits back at British swimming chief executive David Sparkes by insisting that Splash! is "appropriate" for her son.
Jan 10, 14:28
Swimming chief David Sparkes criticises Tom Daley's role on 'Splash!'
British swimming chief David Sparkes believes that Tom Daley should focus on his diving career as opposed to working on reality series Splash!.
Jan 8, 13:05
British Swimming appoints Maurice Watkins as new chairman
Former Manchester United director Maurice Watkins is unveiled as the new chairman of British Swimming.
Dec 12, 23:41
