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Taastrup NTC Swimming Pool Open For Danish Elite

The Danish Swimming Union has confirmed that elite swimmers have the ability to return to the National Training Center at Taastrup Swimming Hall

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Anton Chupkov Selected for Forbes Russia’s 30 Under 30 List

23-year old Anton Chupkov was selected as one of three Russians to earn the honor of being on Forbes 30 Under 30 in the “Sports and E-sports” category.

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Madrid Natacion Club: A New Franchise Is Born

“Nationally, we have a lot of ambition, and of course, getting to win the Spanish Cup in the honors division would be our dream,” the team indicated.

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Sarah Sjostrom Taking it ‘One Day at a Time’ While Training in Stockholm

Sarah Sjostrom talks to us about her life and training in Sweden, the ISL, her reaction to the Olympic postponement and plans for after Tokyo 2021

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Adam Peaty Speaks Candidly About Drinking, Depression & Moving On

We’re used to hearing Adam Peaty set big goals and have a clear vision in mind. But there was a time when the Olympic champion was living under darkness.

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Spain’s Main Training Centers Located In Madrid And Barcelona Reopen

Prior to entering campus, athletes had their temperature taken and were screened for any possible sign of COVID-19 symptoms.

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Spaniard Jessica Vall Talks Olympic Stall, Post-Swimming Career Plans

The European champion and World bronze has opened up about confinement, the good and hard times of her career and her plans for the future.

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Jernstedt, Tornqvist Top Performers On Week 2 Of Swedish Virtual Meet Program

Week 2 of Sweden’s virtual meet program featured the men’s and women’s 25 breast, 50 back, 100 fly, 400 IM and 800 free.

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Sweden Will Hold a Virtual National Championship Meet in Late June

The Swedish Swimming Federation, which has been on the leading edge of hosting virtual swimming competitions during the coronavirus pandemic,…

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Aquatic Center Construction For 2022 Commonwealth Games Remains On Schedule

Overseers of the construction on the 2022 Commonwealth Games aquatic facility say the project is still on track, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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Kamminga 59.24 100 Breast, Toussaint 1:00.91 100 Back In Post-Lockdown Swims

Some real, live swimming is beginning to take place throughout the world, including in the Netherlands. Read about Arno Kamminga and Kira Toussaint’s times.

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Spanish Sports Council Launches Post-Coronavirus Code Of Conduct

Calling for exemplarity and transparency in terms of sports management, the document aims to create a collaborative and respectful environment.

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Slovenia Becomes First European Country to Declare an End to the Pandemic

This week, the country of Slovenia announced an end to its Coronavirus Pandemic. With this, pools will be able to re-open with some restrictions.

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Swim Ireland National Training Center Has Soft Reopen Date Of May 18th

Swim Ireland has today revealed its ‘Return to Water Roadmap’, which includes a rollout plan for both performance and club swimming.

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LEN Delays 2020 Elections Until November, Extends Term of Governors

Paolo Barelli will remain as the LEN president until the rescheduled LEN Congress is held, which means at least November.

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