BBC Sport - London 2012 Olympics - Rebecca Adlington : Great Britain & N. Ireland, Swimming

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A sensation at the Beijing Olympics, Adlington looks set for more success in London

British Swimming says it will carry out a thorough review following a "disappointing" Olympic campaign at London 2012.

11 Aug 12

4 Aug 12

Rebecca Adlington says she will consider her swimming future in the autumn after she has taken her break.

4 Aug 12

American 15-year-old Katie Ledecky stuns Rebecca Adlington to take the 800m freestyle title, with the British favourite third.

2 Aug 12

Britain's Rebecca Adlington begins the defence of her 800m Olympic crown by qualifying quickest for Friday's final.

Results for Rebecca Adlington
Date	Event	Rank	Mark
3 Aug	Women's 800m Freestyle Final	3 bronze	8:20.32
2 Aug	Women's 800m Freestyle Heats, Heat 5	1	8:21.78
29 Jul	Women's 400m Freestyle Final	3 bronze	4:03.01
29 Jul	Women's 400m Freestyle Heats, Heat 3	1	4:05.75

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