Dutch Swimming Federation Issues Apology as Country Reopens Elite Training
The Dutch Swimming Federation was rebuked by its National Olympic Committee after violating national lockdown orders by allowing use of its pool in April.
WADA Hands Cases Against 298 Russian Athletes Over To Anti-Doping Organizations
The World Anti-Doping Agency has completed investigations into 298 Russian athletes and has handed case packages to 28 other organizations for further action.
Swim England: Pool Re-Opening Details In The Works
Nations around the world are slowly starting the planning process for opening back up public spaces with the flattening of the coronavirus curve.
Pentland Announces Jim Gerson’s Return As President Of Speedo North America
Jim Gerson says: “It’s a really exciting time to be re-joining team Speedo. Pentland has an outstanding track-record in brand building…”
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Russia Won’t Reopen Federal Training Centers in May, Minister Says
Russian’s Ministry of Sport held a video meeting with the countries sporting federations, discussing the resumption of normal training.
Hungarians, Femke Heemskerk, Michael Andrew Have All Found Lap Pools
National Training facilities reopened this week in Hungary for elite swimmers, including Boglarka Kapas (above), who tested positive for coronavirus.
Kapas & Kozma Among Plasma Donors Helping Treat Coronavirus In Others
Boglarka Kapas tested negative for the coronavirus 2 weeks ago following a 14-day period of isolation and is thus a good candidate to donate plasma.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Ikee Lends Voice, British Swimming Fights Coronavirus
Everyone is doing their part to fight the coronavirus pandemic, including British Swimming. Read about this and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Announces Easing Of COVID-19 Measures
The different phases are broken into fifteen-day timeframes as that reflects the average incubation period for COVID-19.
Italy Will Restart Training On May 4th with New Guidlines for Safety
The Italian Swimming Federation has announced guidelines for a two-tiered restart to aquatic activities in the country beginning May 4th.
Swimming From Home: Louise Hansson on Leaving LA, Starting Grad School
At the beginning of March Louise Hansson was preparing to defend her NCAA titles, but shortly she found herself at home in Sweden
2021 Mediterranean Games Moved to 2022 to Avoid Olympic Conflict
Simona Quadarella, now a World Champion, won the 400 and 800 freestyles at the 2018 Mediterranean Games as Italy topped the medals table.
Italian Record Holding Swimmer Elena Di Liddo Graduates With Thesis On Doping
Italian swimmer Elena Di Liddo graduated on April 23th with a degree in physical sciences at University of Foggia, presenting a thesis on the Fight against Doping
Italian Swimming Federation Launches a 4 Million Euro Plan For Clubs
The Italian Swimming Federation has launched a 4 million Euro plan ($4.380 million) to support clubs and has also begun to prepare a plan for “Phase 2”
Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Women’s 50 Free
Six of these eight Roadmaps women have won the Olympic or World 50 free title in their career. Who are they and who shows the most potential towards 2021?
