Articles by Retta Race

Hungarian Swimmers Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus Devoid Of Antibodies

A group of Hungarian swimmers who participated in a research study about the coronavirus have not shown antibodies in their blood.

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Majority Of Scottish, Welsh & N. Ireland Swimmers Still Remain Dry Into July

Read the latest reopening options for swimmers located in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with many unable to return to the pool.

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World C’ships Anchor Hero Duncan Scott Earns Student Sports’ Male AOY Award

The 2020 Scottish Student Sports organization handed out its annual awards this week, with Duncan Scott adding another trophy to his ever-growing trove.

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China Cancels Nearly All Hosted Sports Competitions For 2020

China announced this week that the nation will not stage most of its scheduled international sports events for the remainder of 2020.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Gender Balance Within Swim Ireland

Catch up on swimming stories from around the web, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.

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Victoria, Australia Back Under Lockdown Due To Coronavirus Spike

Just as England’s pools announced their reopening dates, Swimming Victoria is announced re-closures due to an increase in coronavirus cases within the state.

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Commonwealth Games Medalist Leiston Pickett Reportedly Moves To Marion

28-year-old Aussie Leiston Pickett has reportedly moved training bases just over a year out from the next Summer Olympic Games.

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Japan’s National Junior Olympic Cup To Be Held At Prefecture Level

The Japanese Swimming Federation (JASF) has revealed the plan for its first competition back from its coronavirus lockdown. 

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Drowning Deaths Lead New Jersey Town To Prepare Community Swim Lessons

Drowning is the 5th leading cause of unintentional injury death for people of all ages, and the 2nd leading cause of injury death for children aged 1-14.

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Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic Games Tickets Can Be Refunded Due To Postponement

The Tokyo 2020 organizing committee has said it will issue ticket refunds for those spectators unable to attend due to the delay.

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2020 Corona Race Between Netherlands & Belgium Set To Kick Off

Several elite Belgian and Dutch swimmers, such as Arno Kamminga, are set to compete this weekend at an inaugural Corona Race.

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England’s Pools Can Open On July 11th (Outdoor) & July 25th (Indoor)

After weeks of waiting, the nation of England finally learned when their indoor and outdoor swimming facilities can reopen. 

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Quiz Time: Find Your Swim Stroke Soulmate

Have some fun this week trying out our latest SwimSwam Quiz: Find Your Swim Stroke Soulmate! Let us know how you do in this fun, unscientific exercise.

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Japan’s Junya Koga Breaks Silence On Suicide Thoughts & Redemption After Ban

“I wish there was an organization or group who can advise and support the athletes who fall in a situation like mine,” Junya Koga says, reflecting on his ban.

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Czech Swimmers Head For 2020 Corona Cup This Weekend

Czech swimmers have the opportunity to get wet this weekend, as elite athletes from the nation are set to take to the pool at the inaugural Corona Cup.

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