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Derventio Excel Hosts ‘Challenge 2020’ To Raise Funds For NHS

The club has close ties to the NHS as the parents of team captain Mia Slevin are both front-line healthcare workers, currently battling the Covid-19 pandemic

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Raffle for Adam Peaty’s Olympic-Worn Suit Raises over $16,000 for NHS

Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty raised over $16,000 to support the National Health Service combat the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK.

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British Swimming Presents: Highlights of the Stay at Home Diving Series

This may not be the diving content you wanted, but it’s the diving content you didn’t know you needed.

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Swimming From Home Talk Show: 15-Year-Old Jacob Whittle on Keeping His Head

after last summer, he’s had a lot of practice keeping a level head, not getting too excited or too down about any one thing

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Men’s 200 Free

It’s time to explore some international stars! Read more on the men’s 200 free featuring Danas Rapsys, Sun Yang, Duncan Scott, James Guy, and more.

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Adam Peaty Raffles Off Olympic Swim Suit For Nat’l Health Service

World record-holding breaststroker Adam Peaty is using his time under quarantine to raise money for Great Britain’s National Health Service (NHS).

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Peaty Takes On A Boxer, Comen Cup Cancelled

Olympic champion Adam Peaty of Great Britain is taking on a new challenge during these times of quarantine due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Femke Heemskerk Gets Married In A Jogging Suit

Catch up on some of the swimming stories you may have missed, including Femke Heemskerk getting married in a jogging suit.

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Olympian Cameron Kurle Digs In At Stirling For Lead-Up To Tokyo Olympics

The University of Stirling has gained another member of its stacked stable, as English freestyler Cameron Kurle is making a move.

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Part 2 Of Read, Watch, Play: More Of What Elite Swimmers Are Doing At Home

Who passes the time playing Bananagrams? Which swimmer is into The Lord of the Rings? Find out in Part TWO of Read, Watch, Play

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European Junior C’ships Officially Postponed: EYOF Also Looking At New Dates

The 2020 LEN European Junior Diving and European Junior Swimming Championships in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, respectively, have officially been postponed.

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IOC Sets Date For Postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Let the countdown begin, as the IOC announces the official new start date of the 2020 Olympic Games, rescheduled to next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Read, Watch, Play: What Elite Swimmers Around The World Are Doing At Home

Does Bruno Fratus love Monopoly? Which book is helping Aimee Willmott pass the time? Check out what elite swimmers are reading, watching & gaming while home.

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Swim England Releases Best Practice Guidelines for At Home Dryland Training

The guidelines are official policy for Swim England clubs, but also serve as best practice guidelines for programs around the world using remote dryland training.

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All 2020 British Championships & Home Nation Meets Now Cancelled

The British Summer Championships is among a host of meets cancelled by British Swimming today, due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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