Articles by Tomas Rodriguez

Column: A Guide To Coping With Post-COVID Return To The Pool

While COVID-19 may have brought the world of swimming to a stall, I am confident that we will make it through this and soon return to our happy place.

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Spain’s RFEN Updates Last May’s Guidelines As Pools Reopen For Training

As Spanish pools are now allowed to reopen, they will have to adhere to the guidelines established by the nation’s Health Ministry.

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Some French Pools Reopen As Government Eases Restrictions

In recent days, some French pools have opened their doors to high-level athletes who saw their preparation stall as a result of confinement.

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Spain: Madrid, Barcelona Move Onto Phase 1; Others Move Onto Phase 2

Madrid and Barcelona, where the nation’s main high-performance training centers are located, move today onto Phase 1 in the de-escalation process.

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Argentinian Swimming Federation Calls For Reopening Of Swimming Pools

“We have never stalled for 8 weeks,” national swimming head coach Gustavo Roldan said. “It is the only sport that cannot adapt to another setting.”

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Madrid State Swimming Federation Faces Backlash Following Reopening Statement

“First will be athletes pertaining to the training center, the time is approaching for the remaining athletes,” the statement issued by the federation read.

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Arena Spain Swimmers Talk COVID-19 Impact, Pool Return

arena Spain swimmers share how they spent confinement. Starting this Monday, all of Spain will remain or move onto Phase 1.

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Madrid Natacion Club: A New Franchise Is Born

“Nationally, we have a lot of ambition, and of course, getting to win the Spanish Cup in the honors division would be our dream,” the team indicated.

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Spain’s Main Training Centers Located In Madrid And Barcelona Reopen

Prior to entering campus, athletes had their temperature taken and were screened for any possible sign of COVID-19 symptoms.

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Spaniard Jessica Vall Talks Olympic Stall, Post-Swimming Career Plans

The European champion and World bronze has opened up about confinement, the good and hard times of her career and her plans for the future.

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Spanish Sports Council Launches Post-Coronavirus Code Of Conduct

Calling for exemplarity and transparency in terms of sports management, the document aims to create a collaborative and respectful environment.

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Spanish Sports Ministry Annouces Reincorporation Process Comprised Of 4 Phases

Spanish athletes recognized as “professional” by their National Governing Bodies are allowed to train anytime during the day.

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Spain’s RFEN Asks National Government To Reopen Pools

The Spanish Government detailed the new measures as applied to areas associated with the economic activity during Phase 1 in the de-escalation process.

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Stefano Ballo Among Italian Swimmers Returning To The Pool

With government-issued safety guidelines published, the training centers will now have to adhere to them in order to reopen to the general public.

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USA Swimming Publishes Guidelines for Virtual Meets

The new project would also allow for different LSCs to virtually swim against each other with a single team still ‘hosting’ the event.

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