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Israeli Clubs Gain Access To Pools As Government Eases Restrictions

Israel’s clubs have been allowed access to pools, with a maximum of nine swimmers and a coach on deck at one time.

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Joseph Schooling & Quah Zheng Wen Seek Additional Service Deferments

Due to Olympic delay, Joseph Schooling and teammate Quah Zheng Wen are seeking deferment for their nation’s service requirements.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Ikee Tackles A Lion, Phelps Touts Soy

This week’s Beyond the Lane Lines touches on Michael Phelps’ new non-dairy habit and Rikako Ikee’s dabble into the animal kingdom.

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Report: Sun Yang Formally Appeals 8-Year Ban to Swiss Federal Tribunal

The Chinese star will have to seek an appeal based on the conduct of the CAS hearing, not the actual facts of his case.

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2020 Jr. Pan Pacific Swimming Championships Cancelled; Hawaii Will Host in 2022

Carson Foster (above) broke National Age Group Records held by Michael Phelps and Caeleb Dressel at the 2018 Jr. Pan Pacific Championships in Fiji.

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China Re-Closes Gyms and Pools in Beijing Due to Second Wave of Coronavirus

As the result in a recent spike in Coronavirus cases, China has decided to re-close all gyms and pools until further notice.

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Pentland Announces Jim Gerson’s Return As President Of Speedo North America

Jim Gerson says: “It’s a really exciting time to be re-joining team Speedo. Pentland has an outstanding track-record in brand building…”

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Russia Won’t Reopen Federal Training Centers in May, Minister Says

Russian’s Ministry of Sport held a video meeting with the countries sporting federations, discussing the resumption of normal training.

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Daycare at Tokyo 202(1) Olympic Games: Likely Racers Who Double As Parents

Here are the mothers and fathers (or those-to-be) juggling an active home life with children by the time the next Olympic Games roll around in Tokyo.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Ikee Lends Voice, British Swimming Fights Coronavirus

Everyone is doing their part to fight the coronavirus pandemic, including British Swimming. Read about this and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.

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Tokyo Olympics Could Be Canceled If Coronavirus Vaccine Not Found

The head of the Japan Medical Association said that the Tokyo Olympics could be canceled – not just postponed – if a vaccine for coronavirus isn’t found.

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Japanese Swimming Federation Donates 17,000 N95 Masks To Tokyo Hospitals

With the Japan Swim having been cancelled, the Japanese Swimming Federation made use of the masks set for spectators at the event.

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Women’s 50 Free

Six of these eight Roadmaps women have won the Olympic or World 50 free title in their career. Who are they and who shows the most potential towards 2021?

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Olympic Solidarity Increases Funding In Light Of Postponed Games

In response to the delay of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Olympic Solidarity has pledged additional funds in the form of IOC subsidies.

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Horton Family Faces Constant Harassment, Intimidation Since Sun Yang Call-Out

Mack Horton’s family has been under “virtual siege” at their home in suburban Melbourne with Sun Yang supports constantly harassing them.

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