Renshaw (pictured top) has been based in Loughborough since 2005, and coached David Davies to a silver medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympics and Jo Jackson to multiple medals at the 2009 World Championships, as well as London 2012 Olympians Daniel Fogg and Roberto Pavoni.

"Kevin has a strong track record based on his great work ethic and unrivalled passion for the job," British Swimming national performance director Michael Scott said.

"I look forward to working with him in his new role as he continues to develop the ITC in Loughborough."

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