Singapore’s Olympic-Level Swimmers Allowed To Resume Training
Several elite Singaporean swimmers are now able to return to training, per relaxation of restrictions by national sport agency Sport Singapore (SportSG).
Daiya Seto Takes First Splash Toward Tokyo With Official NTC Practice
Daiya Seto dove into the National Training Center pool today, June 1st, marking his post-lockdown journey to the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Swim England Confirms Open Water Swimming Now Permitted In Small Groups
As of June 1st, English athletes may engage in open water swimming in small groups. More details coming shortly from the organization.
Scottish Swimming CEO Euan Lowe Addresses Reality Of COVID-19’s Impact
To help address citizens’ concerns, Scottish Swimming CEO Euan Lowe recently spoke with the media at length about topics related to a return to the pool.
Japan’s National Training Center Reopens, But Elite Swimmers Shut Out
Despite there no longer being a state of emergency within the nation of Japan, swimmers like Daiya Seto are still shut out of the National Training Center.
Exclusive Interview With Japanese Olympian Rikako Ikee
Japanese Olympian and 2018 Asian Games MVP Rikako Ikee spoke with us this week on her current status, future plans and more.
Swim Ireland Establishes 2020-21 Season Plan Including Olympic Trials
Swim Ireland released its targeted plan for the 2020-21 racing season, including its National Championships (Olympic Trials) meet in June of next year.
Curveball Coaching Decision From Daiya Seto Lands On Long-Time Friend
Multi-world champion Daiya Seto of Japan decided to change-up his coach just over a year from the postponed Olympic Games. His new coach is a wildcard.
Drinks From NCAA D3 C’Ships Donated As Greensboro Aquatic Center Reopens
The Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) was supposed to host the NCAA Division III Championships in March, but the meet was canceled due to coronavirus.
Japan Lifts Tokyo’s State Of Emergency Status
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has officially lifted the state of emergency declared over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in his nation.
City Of Manchester Swimmers Show Off Mad Minecraft Skills In Pool Re-Creation
Think you have mad skills when it comes to Minecraft? Four City of Manchester swimmers put their out-of-the-pool creative talents on display big-time.
British Swimming Identifies Athletes Able To Return To Training, In Theory
British Swimming’s Performance Leadership Group (PLG) is in the process of developing an ‘Elite Sport Return to Training Guidance (ESRTTG)’ plan.
South Africa Releases 2020-21 Schedule With More OLY Qualifying Meets
Swimming South Africa (SSA) has revealed its revised 2020-21 competition plan in light of the coronavirus pandemic, which has rendered its swimmers dry.
Former Auburn Swimmer Zoe Thatcher Publishes Book With Her Dad
Olympic hopeful Zoe Thatcher, a former swimmer at Auburn University, has published a book with her father, Geoff Thatcher.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Matsumoto Returns To The Pool
Catch international happenings in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Japan’s World Championships silver medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto.