Europe

15-Year-Old Pilato Crushes 50 Breast World Junior Record

Team Energy Standard’s Benedetta Pilato snagged 50m breast silver in a new World Junior Record-setting time tonight in Budapest.

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Ilya Shymanovich Hits Belarusian Record In 50 Breast For Energy Standard

Ilya Shymanovich became the 6th fastest 50m breaststroke performer all-time with his victory in Budapest today for Team Energy Standard.

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World Champion Federica Pellegrini Tests Positive, Shows Symptoms for, COVID-19

Federica Pellegrini, captain of the ISL’s Aqua Centurions and the two-time defending World Champion in the 200 free, has COVID-19.

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BBC Announces In-Depth Coverage Schedule of London Roar

The BBC released it’s full coverage details of the ISL, featuring multiple replays of both days and the red button feature for in-depth information.

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ISL Announces Full CBS Sports TV/Streaming Schedule, Japanese Rights Holder

One match day that includes last year’s top American team the Cali Condors and superstar Caeleb Dressel will be available to all American households this week.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Vladimir Salnikov on How His Wife Coached Him to Olympic Gold

in 1988, after being leaving his coach and training with his wife in the twilight of his career, Salnikov pulled off a big upset to capture gold in the 1500

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Kamminga & Company Head To 2020 HPC Invitational

Arno Kamming is one of many Dutch athletes competing for spots on the European Short Course Championships squad this weekend.

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Liverpool Deemed ‘Very High’ COVID Alert Area; Closures Imminent

Liverpool has seen its coronavirus-related restrictions tightened this week, with the region placed in the ‘very high local COVID Alert Level’.

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Aqua Centurion’s Stefania Pirozzi Announces Positive Coronavirus Test

2012 European SC Championships silver medalist Stefania Pirozzi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, which delays the start of her time in Budapest.

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Kamminga Clocks 56.91 Short Course 100 Breast In Denekamp

Competing in short course, the likes of Dutch record holders Kenzo Simons, Arno Kamminga and Tes Schouten got to work getting their 2020/21 season underway.

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A Second Look At Rio Medalists Not Heading To Tokyo – Women’s Edition

Let’s take a more current look at the women’s Olympic medalists from Rio who will most likely not be racing next year in Tokyo.

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Femke Heemskerk Tests Positive for Coronavirus Prior to ISL Departure

Femke Heemskerk is the first participant of the 2020 ISL season to announce a coronavirus infection amid the league’s testing protocol

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SwimSwam Podcast: Kira Toussaint Explains How to Race Fast All the Time

Kira explains her record siege last fall and how her plan was set up to have racing be a part of her training and allow room for correction of mistakes

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Pop Star Cody Simpson, Olympian Kathleen Baker Highlight San Diego Race Night

Australian pop star Cody Simpson, Olympian Kathleen Baker, and other notable names made their return to racing on Thursday at a meet hosted by Team Elite.

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10% of Pools In Ireland Permanently Closed, According To New Report

Lockdown and pool closures have caused huge financial losses for Swim Ireland, with new restrictions now causing more changes to the competition plan for 2020

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