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Andreas Vazaios on the Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Swimmers

The Greek swimmer shares some of the things he’s learned about these topics and how they’ve trickled into his life as a swimmer and as a human.

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Just 14.5% of Japanese Surveyed Think Olympic Games Should Go Ahead as Planned

In a recent survey done by Kyodo news, over 85% of respondents think that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games should be postponed or canceled.

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Peaty Downs 58.82 100 Breast For Dinner In Manchester

Olympic champion Adam Peaty kept the momentum going tonight in Manchester, becoming the world’s 3rd fastest 100m breaststroker this season.

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Renshaw Matches British Record In 200 Breast

While competing on day 1 of the 2021 Manchester International Swim Meet, Molly Renshaw hit the British national record in the women’s 200m breaststroke.

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Peaty Puts Up 58.87 100 Breast For Breakfast

Adam Peaty is doing Adam Peaty things already on day 1 of the 2021 Manchester International Swimming Meet in his native England.

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Repton Swimming Appoints Swim England’s John Adye as Performance Coach

Adye joins Repton following seven years at Hillingdon SC as Head Coach where he was also appointed to the 2024 Swim England Coach programme.

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The CEO of Tennis Australia says Current Tokyo Olympics Plan “Cannot Work”

Craig Tilley of Tennis Australia says that he believes that the current strategy to host the Tokyo Olympics won’t work, based on experiences with the Australian Open.

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Tokyo Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Men’s 800 Free Relay

Mack Horton and the Australians lead the pack as the Aussies will be looking for their first gold in the 800 free relay since 2000

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Manchester International Swim Meet To Be Livestreamed

Live swimming will actually be taking place this weekend in Great Britain amidst much of the nation still under strict coronavirus-related lockdowns.

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Olympic Athletes Playbook Will Minimize the Atmosphere at the Athlete’s Village

Athletes will need to maintain distance in Tokyo in adherence with hygiene and safety protocols for the coronavirus

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Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Mixed Medley Relay

The Mixed Medley Relay will be making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. Australia, USA, Great Britain and Russia are the leading medal contenders.

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Amidst National Lockdowns, Manchester Int’l Meet On Schedule

The Manchester International Swim Meet slated for February 12th-14th has been given the green light, despite national lockdowns.

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Speedo Partners with Wigan BEST as UK Swim Club Partnership Programme Grows

Swimmers from Wigan BEST celebrate their new Speedo partnership.

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Jane Figueiredo Joins Mel Marshall in UK Sport Female Coach Mentoring Program

Figueiredo has been the coach of two-time Olympic medalist Tom Daley since 2014, and coached other Olympic medalists while at the University of Houston.

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SSPC: The Black Swimmers Association talks “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel”

The new film, “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel,” will feature scripted scenes combined with real interview footage of 14-25 year olds from the Black community

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