British Swimming announce today the launch of “the world’s largest celebration of swimming”, the Big Splash partnership between the BBC and British Swimming stretching 10 months, seeking to inspire the UK to get into the water. The first major event will be The Great Salford Swim on Sunday 15th May when thousands of swimmers including Ian Thorpe, Keri-Anne Payne and David Davies will take part in a mile long-swim around Salford Quays. Find out more at www.bigsplash.co.uk.