Beyond The Lane Lines: USA Gymnastics Going Broke
Catch up on news around the world, including the USA, Germany and Scotland, with this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
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.
RUSADA Considers CAS Sanctions “Unjustified,” But Does Not Challenge Decision
The agency “considers that this chapter has now been closed,” and hopes to constructively work with WADA in the future following the CAS decision.
Positive Step For Heemskerk In Ousted Olympic 50 Freestyle Situation
There’s a new development regarding Dutch Olympian Femke Heemskerk’s Olympic qualification situation for the women’s 50m freestyle.
Italian Flag Will be Allowed at Tokyo 2021 Olympics, CONI Autonomy Restored
Italian athletes will be able to represent their country during the 2021 Olympic Games following a decree restoring autonomy to the Italian Olympic Committee.
Grégory Mallet Win 50/100 Freestyle Duels Over Jérémy Stravius In Nantes
Jérémy Stravius picked up two medals in Nantes this weekend, swimming just over his best times in both the 50 freestyle and 50 butterfly.
Ryan & Greene Pre-Selected For Irish Olympic Squad With Policy Revisions
Swim Ireland news: breaststroker Darragh Greene and backstroker Shane Ryan can now both be officially considered for the Olympic Games.
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
IOC Expected to Block Italian Flag, Anthem from Tokyo2020 Olympics
Barring a last-minute change of heart by the Italian government, the IOC is expected to bar the Italian flag and national anthem from the Tokyo2020 Olympics.
High-Level International Meets For February 2021
British swimmers Adam Peaty & James Guy look to race at the Manchester International, one of many Olympic-qualifying meets on the schedule for February 2021.
2021 McCullagh International Postponed To After Olympics
Swim Ireland and Swim Ulster have announced the postponement of this year’s McCullagh International due to coronavirus concerns.
Toussaint & Kamminga Go Sub-Minute To Finish Up Flanders
The 2021 Flanders Qualification Meet concluded today in Belgium, with Femke Heemskerk, Arno Kamminga and more in the water to flex their racing muscles.
Amid Shortage In Pool Availability, RFEN Eyes Reviving Several Key Venues
Resulting from a pool shortage for Madrid-based swimmers partly caused by the pandemic, RFEN is eyeing the revival of several key locations.
Thomas Ceccon Breaks Italian Record in 50 Fly in Verona
Ceccon, best known as a backstroker, broke the Italian Record in the 50 fly at a regional meet in Verona this weekend.
Flanders: Kamminga Tops Koch, Heemskerk Posts Season-Best 100 Free
Day 1 of the 2021 Flanders Qualification Meet saw big guns Arno Kamminga, Marco Koch and Femke Heemskerk among its top tier of talent.
