Europe

Madrid Annouces Plans To Resume Old Aquatics Center Construction

In terms of capacity, the facility can initially accommodate 1,900 spectators although that number can stretch up to 4,500 attendees.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Peter Bernek Latest to Join the Future Dads Club

Read up on swimming stories from around the web, including a baby due for Hungarian multi-international medalist Peter Bernek.

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French Swimmers Now Given Two Olympic Qualification Opportunities

The 2021 French Winter Championships scheduled for December 10th-13th in Saint-Raphael will serve as the preliminary Olympic selection competition.

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Bjorn Seeliger Breaks Swedish Junior Record in 50 Free

Incoming Cal freshman Bjorn Seeliger broke his own Swedish Junior National Record in the 50 free last week, clocking a 22.06

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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

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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

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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.

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