High-Level International Meets For September 2020
Take a look at the upcoming swim meets happening around the world in the month of September, knowing things can change in an instant.
Shane Ryan Nears Lifetime Best In 50 Back Practice Race
26-year-old Irish swimmer Shane Ryan was back at his speedy ways, nearing a lifetime best 50m back time trial in Dublin this week.
After 23 Weeks Of Lockdown, Scotland Gets Green Light For August 31st
“So much work has gone into where we are and of course this is the news we have all been waiting for,” says Scottish Swimming Chief Euan Lowe.
Former English Channel Record Holder Barry Watson Dies
British distance swimming legend and renowned coach has died. Watson held the English Channel record for nearly two decades.
Big Rick’s Chicks to Attempt Medley Relay Across the English Channel
Big Rick’s Chicks Swim Team will be attempting to become the first all-women’s medley relay to cross the English Channel on August 26.
Nik Haynes Breaks WR for Swimming English Channel Backstroke
Nik Haynes has broken the world record for swimming the English Channel doing backstroke by swimming the 21 mile stretch in 12 hours, 52 minutes.
Shane Ryan Unofficially Cracks Two Irish Records In One Race (Video)
Racing is getting back into the groove around the world, which means we’re going to be seeing more and more records being broken.
Birmingham 2022 Switches To Multi-Location Athletes Village
In light of the coronavirus pandemic’s financial & economic impact, 2022 Commonwealth Games organizers have revised the athlete village plans for Birmingham.
Storied Ponds Forge Int’l Sports Center To Remain Closed
In a big blow to British swimming, storied facility Ponds Forge International Sports Centre will remain closed indefinitely.
Training Camp Sites Sought By 2022 Commonwealth Games Organizers
Commonwealth Games organizers are seeking out potential training camp hosts for the approximately 71 nations and territories taking part.
Isle Of Man Commonwealth Games Finalist Charlotte Atkinson Retires
“Swimming has been the biggest part of my life for the past 10 years but it is time to listen to my heart and move on,” says Charlotte Atkinson of GBR.
Scotland’s Pools See September 14th As Earliest Open Date
The majority of aquatic athletes with the nation of Scotland are set to remain out of the water through at least mid-September.
Welsh Pools Set To Open On August 10th With ‘Premises Police’
With pools opening Monday in Wales, the nation’s government has empowered local authorities to enforce coronavirus-related protocols.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Rasovszky Wins Domestic OW Race
Get your news fix on happenings outside the pool with the latest ‘Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Hungarian open water champion Kristof Rasovszky.
Austrian Olympian Felix Auboeck Heading To Loughborough University
This fall, Austrian Olympian Felix Auboeck will be joining the Loughborough University training group and studying at the school in England.
