Scotland, Australia & Sweden All Check-In With More Meet Cancellations
Although coronavirus lockdowns are easing up a bit around the world, life and sport as we know it will take a very long time to get back to normal.
The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation Fills All Coaching Positions
After announcing that its updating its national development program, the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation has now filled all of its coaching positions.
Swim Wales Get Green Light For Elite To Resume Training
Elite athletes identified in ‘cohort 1’ will be the first to return to the water, although a venue has not yet been announced (pictured: 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Alys Thomas)
Anton McKee Makes It Three At Landsbankamót
Former Alabama swimmer Anton McKee was back in action on day 2 of the Landsbankamót in Keflavík, Iceland where he snagged another couple of gold medals.
Marco Koch Says Olympic Postponement is “Actually Optimal”
Marco Koch made a coaching change late last year, and he believes that the Olympic delay will give him more time to work with his new coach.
Swimming Won’t Be Included at 2022 Multi-Sport European Championship Event
The multi-sport European Championships in 2022 announced a “finalized” list of 9 sports that will participate, which didn’t include any aquatic events.
Scottish Swimmers Still Shut Out Of The Pool Water
While countries around the world are easing back into swimming, the nation of Scotland’s elite and amateur athletes remain dry.
Anton McKee Entered in Breaststroke Triple in Return to Racing (PSYCH SHEETS)
McKee is entered in the 50, 100 and 200 breast at the nation’s first meet for senior/open-caliber swimmers since the COVID-19-imposed quarantine began.
Loughborough University Allows 19 Elite Swimmers To Return To Training
It’s still unclear who the 19 swimmers are, but Loughborough has confirmed that they encouraged their swimmers “not post on social media” about their return
Swim Wales Release Revised Selection Procedures For 2020/21 Season
The revised procedures have been brought on due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many other countries expected to do the same in the coming weeks and months
BUCS Releases Update for 2020-2021 British University Sports Seasons
BUCS, the governing body over university competition within England, has announced an update for its plans during the 2020-21 school year.
Anton McKee Will Return to Racing in Iceland This Weekend
McKee, Iceland’s only Olympic qualifier so far, finished 16th in the 200 breaststroke at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships.
Barelli About The Italian Swimming Pool “We Are In A Difficult Situation”
Paolo Barelli, President of the Italian Swimming Federation and LEN, return to speak about the crisis of the Italian sports facilities.
Swim Ireland Release Radio Ad To Mark Beginning Of Drowning Prevention Week
#BeALifesaver is the message from this ad, which highlights the dangers of children swimming unsupervised in the open water
Ida Hulkko Breaks Finnish National Records in 50 and 100 LCM Breast
Despite the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, swim meets are still going on in some parts of the world. Ida Hulkko broke two national records today in Finland.
