Connecticut Says Pools Will Open in Phase 2, June 20th at Earliest
Connecticut, the home state of U.S. National Team swimmer Kieran Smith (above), has said that pools will reopen in Phase 2 of the state’s coronavirus…
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.”
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.
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.
Colorado Swimming, Illinois Swimming LSCs Petition Governors for Pool Reopening
The two LSCs, which combined have around 30,000 athlete members, have each published letters to their respective state governors asking for pools to be reopened.
Iowa Reopens Pools for Lap Swimming, Lessons on Friday
Iowa is the 25th state to announce a plan to reopen pools in the near future, with lap swimming and lessons allowed to resume on May 22.
Mental Health Concerns Up 150% to 200% Among NCAA Student-Athletes
A new NCAA survey shows that mental health concerns among its student-athletes are currently 150% to 200% higher than usual during the coronavirus pandemic.
Russian Draft Calendar Still Includes LCM and SCM Championships in 2020
Russia says that it’s still planning to hold both long course and short course national championship meets in 2020, presuming athletes can return…
Summer Leagues in Madison, Chattanooga Cancel 2020 Seasons; Fort Wayne Still On
Large summer leagues in Chattanooga, Tennessee (above) and Madison, Wisconsin have cancelled their 2020 seasons, while Fort Wayne, Indiana is still on.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Lifts Restrictions On Youth Sports
DeSantis has removed all restrictions on youth activities, including summer camps and organized sports, though each locality can implement its own guidelines.
European OW Champion Kirill Abrosimov Tries Training in a Quarry
Abrosimov told Russian media outlet Moscow Region Today that the quarry water was 16 degrees Celsius, which is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wisconsin’s State-Wide Stay-At-Home Lifted, Counties Make Individual Decisions
Following a 4-3 vote, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled the state’s stay at home order unlawful, paving the way for the reopening of pools.
Storied Lakeside Swim Club In Louisville, Kentucky Staying Dry This Summer
One of the most unique outdoor pools in the United States will not be opening this summer as Lousiville, Kentucky’s Lakeside Swim Club will remain dry.
West Virginia Announces Targeted Date of May 30 for Pool Reopenings
West Virginia, home to the smallest of USA Swimming’s 59 Local Swimming Committees, has cleared the way for pools to reopen on May 30.
Michael Phelps habla claro sobre su salud mental durante la pandemia
Michael Phelps ha hablado sobre el estado de su salud mental y ha detallado por qué el momento actual es particularmente difícil para él.
