Robin Brew
Swim and triathlon coach
Former Olympic swimmer Robin Brew is an ASA qualified coach with an MSc. He's been a professional swimming and triathlon coach since 1987 and was part of the National High Performance Centre coaching staff at the University of Bath between 1997 and 1999 before becoming the director of swimming and triathlon at Kelly College. At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, he broke the Olympic record in the 200m individual medley in the semifinals. Robin was also on the coaching staff at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games.
Recent articles by Robin Brew
Freestyle swim technique: how to improve your rotation and position
You’ll improve your propulsion in the water by making your front crawl streamlined. Coach Robin Brew shows you why relaxing is key…
Front crawl: how to improve your arm recovery technique
Returning your arms to the front of your swim stroke has a huge effect on your swim efficiency. Robin Brew has the tips and drills to revitalise your arm recovery in front crawl
How to improve your front crawl breathing
Step-by-step instruction to improve your freestyle breathing technique from Robin Brew
Breaststroke technique for triathletes
Breaststroke offers novice triathletes an easier alternative to the intricacies of front crawl, and could give your swim the boost it needs, says Robin Brew