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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swim England Cuts Workforce While Petitioning For Pool Reopenings
Swim England, the organization that governs aquatics within the nation, is facing some difficult realities internally to deal with coronavirus fallout.
Germany Reportedly Opts Out Of Inaugural ‘4 Nations Meet’
The 4 Nations Meet is set for later this month in Hungary, but one of the invited countries has decided to opt-out of the competition.
Pools In England May Possibly Open In Early July
Swimmers may be able to dive into England’s pools yet, as there are positive signs coming from the government for a possible early July opening.
Swim England CEO Sees “Positive Signs” Toward Possible Pool Reopenings
English government and public health officials have toured 4 swimming pools as a way to view first-hand how the facilities are able to operate safely.
Rikako Ikee Aims To Return To Racing In October
19-year-old Rikako Ikee spent most of 2019 in a hospital undergoing leukemia treatments. Now back in the pool, she’s aiming for an October racing return.
