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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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McKendree Signs Polish National Team Backstroker Patryk Rożenek for 2021-22

Patryk Rozenek, whose converted PBs in the 100/200 back would have scored at 2019 NCAA D2 Championships, has committed to McKendree.

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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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LEN’s Barelli Confirms Postponed European C’ships A ‘Go’ For May 2021

LEN President Paolo Barelli reassured all European National Federations today that the 2021 European Aquatic Championships will indeed proceed as planned.

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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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Cate Campbell: “It’s Not A Final Without Sarah Sjostrom”

“It is not a final without Sarah Sjostrom in it. It is heartbreaking for her,” says Aussie Cate Campbell regarding fellow sprint ace Sjostrom’s broken elbow.

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From March 5, Italy Will Allow Reopening of Pools to Amateurs, with Limitations

In Italy, new restriction measures are discussed to allow the reopening of swimming pools and gyms, closed to most since October due to the coronavirus.

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Kregor Zirk To Join Emre Sakci As Member Of Fenerbahce Swim Club

Estonian record holder and member of ISL’s Energy Standard Kregor Zirk announced that he will begin training with the Fenerbahce swim club.

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