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.
Paltrinieri Caps Italian OW C’ships With 5k Victory
Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri has something to celebrate, taking two of the three golds at his nation’s Open Water Championships.
Belarusian Sports Industry Members Sign Open Letter Demanding Re-Election
Over 250 athletes and sports industry members, including Olympic swimming medalist Aliaksandra Herasimenia, have made several demands in their home country.
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.
Kirill Abrosimov Places First in the 2020 Russian Open Water Swimming Cup
Russian open water swimmers got their first official national racing in open water last weekend at the Russian Open Water Cup.
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.
Paltrinieri Takes Italian 10k National Title Days After 1500 Euro Record
After knocking down a European Record in Sette Colli, Gregorio Paltrinieri wrapped up an Italian national title in the men’s 10k open water.
Running Site RunRepeat Compiles Data On Russian Doping Cases Since 1993
Running website RunRepeat has compiled more than 24,000 track and field results to come to some data-based conclusions on Russian doping.
FINA Cancels 2020 World Cup Amidst Pandemic; Will Resume Post-Tokyo
With the 2020 FINA Swimming World Cup Series dwindled down to just 4 stops from its original 6, FINA has announced the cancellation of this year’s edition.
Belmonte Absent From Pura Loulé Due To Hernia Surgery
2016 Olympic gold medalist from Rio Mireia Belmonte was set to race in Portugal this weekend but bowed out due to hernia surgery.
Spanish WJR Holder Vazquez Ruiz Takes 400 IM Title In Portugal
Spain’s World Junior Record holder and reigning World Junior champion in the women’s 400m IM, Alba Vazquez Ruiz, collected gold her in specialty event.
