Coronavirus

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Handling The COVID-19 Break Is Nothing New For Peter Lermo

Lermo, a member of the US Paralympic National Team, is familiar with taking extended time out of the water due to surgery. COVID-19 is just another challenge.

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As Israel Continues Reopening, Full Plan for Swimming’s Return Announced

The next five weeks or so will see the return of all clubs, followed by dual meets and other small competitions restarting in July.

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North Carolina Governor Officially Clears Pools to Reopen on Friday, May 22

North Carolina has announced that pools will be included as part of its Phase 2 reopening plan, which is due to begin on Friday.

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