Top Talent Announced For Respective Welsh, Scottish Nat’l Squads
Duncan Scott is among the Scottish talent selected for the 2020/21 National Senior Gold Squad. Take a look at who else made the cut there and in Wales.
Scotland Has Soft Reopening While England Faces Leisure Pool Crisis
Swim England Chief Executive Jane Nickerson reveals a new report that one in five swimming pools will permanently close due to the coronavirus pandemic.
British Backstroking Champion Fullalove Retires Pre-Tokyo
This week British backstroking ace Jessica Fullalove made the decision to hang up her goggles and retire from competitive swimming.
Team GB’s Alice Dearing Appears In Music Video For ‘Reprise’ Project
Dearing is the only black swimmer on Team GB and advocates to remove prejudice in the sport and encourages people in the BAME community to take up swimming
Roughly a Quarter of Pools in England Still Shut Despite Go-Ahead To Reopen
The #saveleisure campaign is pleading with the UK Government to assist facilities who have been unable to reopen their doors (pictured: Joe&Max Litchfield)
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.
