Articles by Torrey Hart

CA Reopening Plan Set to Progress; Pro Sports Could Return Without Spectators

In his weekly briefing, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that many counties will move into the next step of his four-stage plan in the coming weeks.

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IOC, WHO Strengthen Partnership to ‘Promote Healthy Society Through Sport’

The new agreement is intended, in part, to contribute to the prevention of non-communicable diseases by working to mitigate physical inactivity.

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David Marsh Posts ‘Urgent Request’ To CA Gov. Gavin Newsom to Reopen Pools

“We can do it very safely in a controlled manner with coaches and lifeguards making sure physical distance is taken care of,” Marsh says.

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Michael Phelps Gives Raw Account of His Mental Health During the Pandemic

In a first-person narrative told to ESPN, Phelps details why the current moment is particularly hard on his mental health.

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Kaersten Meitz Gets Shoutout on Actor John Krasinski’s ‘Some Good News’ Show

The United States National Team member and 2019 World University Games gold medalist was featured in the viral show’s sports segment Monday.

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Return to Training Under Social Distancing Rules Going Smoothly for SwimAtlanta

SwimAtlanta returned to practice Thursday as the state of Georgia’s order to close pools expired.

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Indiana, Kentucky Latest States Set to Allow Pools to Reopen to Varying Degrees

Indiana is reopening community pools in time for Memorial Day, while Kentucky will allow only pools used for exercise and lessons to reopen June 1.

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USA Swimming Suspends Sanctions Through June 30, Outlines Return to Competition

USA Swimming outlined a three-month plan with recommendations for how to safely return to completion in the wake fo the COVID-19 pandemic.

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California State University Campuses to Remain Closed Through Fall 2020

Instruction for students at all 23 Cal State campuses will remain mostly online through the fall, chancellor Timothy White announced Tuesday.

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Jeremy Kipp: ‘I Have 3 Years Left on My Contract’ at Northwestern

In a webinar presentation Tuesday, Northwestern’s head coach of two years addressed rumors of his departure for Southern California.

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Arizona to Allow Professional Sports, Pools, Gyms to Reopen with Restrictions

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced the state’s plan to allow professional sports to resume without fans in attendance Tuesday.

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Mike Bottom on Handling Adversity: ‘Turn All the Emotion into Motivation’

University of Michigan head coach Mike Bottom was set to compete at the 1980 Moscow Olympics before the United States boycotted.

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Russia’s Salnikov: FINA Has No Plans to Cancel 2020 Short Course Worlds

The president of the Russian Swimming Federation said that plans for the December event are still on track despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Design, Construction Group Chosen for Paris 2024 Olympics Aquatic Center

Industrial group Bouygues has been awarded the bid to construct the Paris 2024 Aquatic Center, Inside the Games reported in April.

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Mackenzie Padington to Forgo Final 2 Years of NCAA Eligibility, Turn Pro

Canadian Worlds team member Mackenzie Padington, who had previously announced a transfer to NC State, will turn pro and continue to train in Canada.

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