Europe

Swim England Sends Lockdown Plea Letter Ahead Of Gov Debate

Swim England has revealed more than 23,000 individuals have signed its petition pleading for leisure centres to remain open.

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Italian Swimming President Paolo Barelli Speaks Against New Goverment Laws

Italian Swimming Federation President Paolo Barelli spoke out against the rules put in place by the government blocking pool use.

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Kelvin Juba, Swimming Author, Coach & Statistician, Dies

Juba was the project manager for LEN’s “Learn to Swim, Prevent Drowning” program that was launched in late 2017.

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Anton Chupkov Says He Probably Would Have Retired in 2020 After Olympics

200 breaststroke world record holder Anton Chupkov recently discussed where he stands with the sport given the recent fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SSPC: Shane Ryan on Lifting, Biking for 3 Hours/Day During COVID Lockdown

Ryan lifted and rode a stationary bike for 3+ hours per day, noting that if he felt like pushing it more and doing extra, he wasn’t shy about doing so. 

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Speedo Supports #OpenOurPools

Ahead the Britain’s parliamentary debate, global swimwear brand Speedo – headquartered in Nottingham – is supporting the #OpenOurPools campaign.

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Mel Marshall Calls Out Illegal Breaststroke Dolphin Kicks By ISL Rivals

The trash-talking is heating up as the ISL season rolls on, with London Roar coach Mel Marshall calling out illegal dolphin kicks in breaststroke.

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Germany Announces Cancellation Of Remaining 2020 Meets

The German Swimming Federation (DSV) has cancelled the remaining meets of the year, including the German Youth Championships.

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Energy Standard Move Up 3 Spots In Overall ISL Rankings After Match #6

Ilya Shymanovich put on a show in the breaststroke events for Energy Standard, helping the squad move up the team ranks after match #6.

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Abbie Wood on British Record: “It’s more than I ever thought I’d do” (Video)

New York’s Abbie Wood has been among the standouts so far this season, and keeps the momentum rolling here by putting on a clinic the women’s 200 IM

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Mykhailo Romanchuk Going for 4FR/IM National Records in Aqua’s Last ISL Match

Romanchuk was 3:39/4:08 in Aqua’s 3rd match, the former breaking his own National record and the latter coming within 1 second of Maksym Shemberev’s mark

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FFN President Gilles Sezionale Annouces Candidacy For LEN Presidency

Gilles Sezionale has officially announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Ligue Européenne de Natation (LEN European Aquatics).

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Ilya Shymanovich Sets European Record With #2 100 Breast of All-Time

Shymanovich clocked 55.86 in the 100 breast, setting a new textile WR in what is the second-fastest swim in history.

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SSPC: Kasia Wasick Takes Us on Her Journey From Retirement to Sprint Queen

Kasia takes us through her career, including going to 3 Olympic Games, being coached by her brother, retiring, coming back, and now training with UNLV

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Analyzing Anastasia Gorbenko’s Breaststroke Flipturn

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko unveiled a new technique at Match #5 of the ISL, using a breaststroke flipturn in the skins races.

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