Russia Nominates Americans, Poland Nominates Australians In Viral Challenge
French, Russian, and Polish national team swimmers have all recently taken part in the viral ‘Don’t Rush’ social media challenge.
NWAL Summer League in Houston, One of Nation’s Largest, Cancels 2020 Season
The Northwest Aquatic League (NWAL) in suburban Houston has cancelled its 2020 summer season. The league has almost 100 teams and over 15,000 swimmers.
Texas Allows Public Pools to Reopen Friday; Many Large Cities Balk
As summer emerges around the country, some cities are reopening public pools while others have remained closed, for now.
Survey: Division I Coaches Say Scholarships Won’t Be Affected By Pandemic
In an informal survey, 100% of responding Division I swim coaches say their scholarship budget has not been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Italian Olympic Gold Medalist Paltrinieri Back Into The Water In Rome
Italian olympic gold medalist Gregorio Paltrinieri back into the water in outdoor pool in Rome during “phase 2” of quarantine
Russian Anti-Doping Agency to Progressively Resume Testing in Late May
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency will resume testing later this month after a month-long hiatus due to government initiatives to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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.
UCSD Swimmer Sawyer Farmer Using Clothing Brand to Deliver PPE
Farmer and business partner Nolen Putnam have been purchasing and delivering PPE with the profits from a special shirt design.
Dutch Pools Able To Re-Open On May 11th With ‘Responsible Swimming Protocol’
The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) published its Responsible Swimming Protocol, intended to be used in the reopening of swimming pools.
30+ USOPC Staff Members Take Voluntary Severance
More than 30 staff members at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have accepted voluntary severance packages, per a report by the Associated Press.
As Ireland Prepares To Re-Open, Scotland’s Lockdown Is Extended
Scottish Swimming revealed that the reopening of pools may yet be a way off, based on governmental guidelines concerning a possible second coronavirus spike.
Riapre Anche Ostia. Allenamento All’Aperto Per Greg & Co.
Il Centro Federale di Ostia ha riaperto le porte al gruppo di atleti allenato da Stefano Morini. Paltrinieri & Co. si tuffano ella piscina all’aperto
Nonna 99enne Di Lochte Batte Il Covid-19: “Sbalordito Dalla Sua Forza”
Ryan Lochte ha annunciato che sua nonna, 99enne, ha combattuto e vinto contro il coronavirus, nel 2016 aveva pubblica un’altra sua foto.
Northern Virginia Swim League Cancels 2020 Season
The star-laden NVSL announced today that the 2020 season will not take place due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Hits Home For Commonwealth Games Medalist Holly Hibbott
The coronavirus pandemic hit very close Commonwealth Games medalist Holly Hibbott, as the 20-year-old’s mother was diagnosed with the condition two weeks ago.
