2020 Corona Race Between Netherlands & Belgium Set To Kick Off
Several elite Belgian and Dutch swimmers, such as Arno Kamminga, are set to compete this weekend at an inaugural Corona Race.
England’s Pools Can Open On July 11th (Outdoor) & July 25th (Indoor)
After weeks of waiting, the nation of England finally learned when their indoor and outdoor swimming facilities can reopen.
Mireia Belmonte Headlines 33-Strong Spanish Roster For Meet in Portugal
This will mark the first international meet with Spanish representation since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a lockdown in the nation.
Florida Lands Euro Summer Juniors Medalist Ekaterina Nikonova of Russia
With her converted bests, Nikonova would’ve been right up at the top of Florida’s sprint freestyle group last season.
Euro Summer Juniors Silver Medalist Fanni Fabian of Hungary Picks Cal
Fabian (left) was the 200 fly silver medalist at the 2019 European Summer Juniors, where she was fifth in the 200 free and swam on three of Hungary’s relays.
Former Soviet Water Polo Player and Russian Coach Aleksandr Kabanov Dies
Former Soviet water polo player Alexandr Kabanov died at the age of 72. He won 2 Olympic gold medals in 1972 and 1980 and coached the Russian National Team.
Junevik Wins Four, Hansson Sisters Race at Swedish Virtual National Champs
One of the breakout swimmers of the meet was 2006-born Lisa Nystrand. She won three events: the 200 breast (2:32.57), 200 IM (2:16.47) and 400 IM (4:53.57).
Italian IMer Ginevra Molino Commits to Florida State for 2020-21
IMer Ginevra Molino from Torino, Italy is headed to Tallahassee to swim for Florida State University in the class of 2024.
Simona Kubova, Tomas Franta Return to Racing at Corona Cup
Simona Kubova (above) won 3 races en route to the 2020 Corona Cup overall title this weekend in Prague, Czech Republic.
UK Government Pledges £5 million to UK Sport Ahead of Postponed Olympic Games
In light of growing costs associated with the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games, the UK government has agreed to give UK sport £5million.
Kregor Zirk Breaks Estonian Record in 800 Free
In his first meet since January, 20-year old Kregor Zirk broke an Estonian National Record in the 800 free that he set in 2015.
Czech Swimmers Head For 2020 Corona Cup This Weekend
Czech swimmers have the opportunity to get wet this weekend, as elite athletes from the nation are set to take to the pool at the inaugural Corona Cup.
Swim England Cuts Workforce While Petitioning For Pool Reopenings
Swim England, the organization that governs aquatics within the nation, is facing some difficult realities internally to deal with coronavirus fallout.
Germany Reportedly Opts Out Of Inaugural ‘4 Nations Meet’
The 4 Nations Meet is set for later this month in Hungary, but one of the invited countries has decided to opt-out of the competition.
SPIRE IA’s Swimming Coach Thad Schultz Develops Better Athletes & Better People
“The best swimming experience also develops life skills like leadership, commitment, self-discipline, organization and teamwork,” says Coach Schultz.
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