Russian Anti-Doping Agency to Progressively Resume Testing in Late May
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency will resume testing later this month after a month-long hiatus due to government initiatives to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Stefano Ballo Among Italian Swimmers Returning To The Pool
With government-issued safety guidelines published, the training centers will now have to adhere to them in order to reopen to the general public.
Dutch Pools Able To Re-Open On May 11th With ‘Responsible Swimming Protocol’
The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) published its Responsible Swimming Protocol, intended to be used in the reopening of swimming pools.
As Ireland Prepares To Re-Open, Scotland’s Lockdown Is Extended
Scottish Swimming revealed that the reopening of pools may yet be a way off, based on governmental guidelines concerning a possible second coronavirus spike.
Coronavirus Hits Home For Commonwealth Games Medalist Holly Hibbott
The coronavirus pandemic hit very close Commonwealth Games medalist Holly Hibbott, as the 20-year-old’s mother was diagnosed with the condition two weeks ago.
Swim Ireland Preparing Protocol For Clubs As Country Eases Restrictions
Swim Ireland has established a “Return to the Aquatics Protocols” group and readying information for clubs as restrictions in the country will soon be eased.
European Youth Olympic Festival Pushed To 2022
Katie Shanahan of Great Britain was a premier athlete at the previous European Youth Olympic Festival. The next edition is moved to 2022 now.
World Champion Synchronized Swimmer Suspended after Emergency Medical Treatment
Veronika Hryshko, a Ukrainian synchronized swimmer, tested positive for a banned substance after receiving emergency medical treatment.
Federica Pellegrini Returns to Training With Playful Pantomime
Federica Pellegrini, the World Record holder and two-time defending World Champion in the 200 free, has officially returned to training in Verona.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Ikee Tackles A Lion, Phelps Touts Soy
This week’s Beyond the Lane Lines touches on Michael Phelps’ new non-dairy habit and Rikako Ikee’s dabble into the animal kingdom.
British World University Games Medalist Emily Barclay Will Swim at Arkansas
Arkansas will hope to strike gold again with Emily Barclay, who was the UK’s 2nd-best 50 freestyler last season behind Arkansas graduate Anna Hopkin.
LEN Postpones Multi-Discipline European Aquatics Championships to 2021
Simona Quadarella (above) won 3 individual gold medals at the 2018 European Aquatics Championships. She’ll have to wait until 2021 to defend.
The 2022 Global Swimming Calendar Gets Crowded: a Date Breakdown
Most of the world, aside from the United States, will have multiple international championships already in 2022. Could Pan Pacs be cancelled?
Dutch Ministry of Sport Offers Financial Support In Coronavirus Pandemic
The Netherlands’ Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport is making an extra 110 million euros available for sports associations.
2019 World Champions: Who is Back in the Water
We take a look back at last year’s World Championship gold medalists and where they are at in their return to the pool following their countries quarantine.
