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ISL Statement Decries ‘Bullying’ By National Federations Amid Pandemic

The ISL criticized what it called “bullying” by national federations restricting athlete participation, though the ISL’s medical protocols are still unclear.

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USOPC Considering ‘A Bubble Within A Bubble’ For Tokyo Olympic Games

Depending on what the Tokyo situation is next year, “we might need to create a bubble within a bubble,” says USOPC medical chief.

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New Coronavirus Restrictions In England Mean Less Water Polo, Artistic Swimming

Swim England released a statement from the organization in response to the latest coronavirus-related restrictions put in place by the nation’s government.

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A3 Performance Signs American Record Holder Beata Nelson

A3 Performance is thrilled to announce that American Record Holder and NCAA Swimmer of the Year, Beata Nelson, is the newest A3 Performer.

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ISL Toronto Titans: Fesikova Out Due to Injury, Conceicao In

Russian backstroker Anastasia Fesikova has pulled out of her first ISL foray as a Toronto Titan due to a lingering shoulder injury.

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World Record Holder Titmus Entered In Queensland SC C’ships

World record holder Ariarne Titmus is set to race this weekend at the 2020 Queensland Short Course Championships, her first meet of the year.

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Watch 16-Year-Old Yanagimoto Race His Way To 1:47.85 200 Free

Just 16 years of age, Japan’s Konosuke Yanagimoto busted out a long course 200 free time of 1:47.85 to log a lifetime best in Tokyo.

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DC Trident Add Michigan Alum, Big Ten Champion Tommy Cope to 2020 ISL Roster

Tommy Cope, the 2020 Big Ten Conference Champion in the 200 breaststroke, will join the DC Trident of the ISL for the 2020 season.

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London Roar Announce Addition of Seven Swimmers Following Aussie Departure

The Roar have reloaded with seven new athletes, including Scottish backstroker Kathleen Dawson and French sprinting legend Amaury Leveaux.

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16-Year-Old Yanagimoto Crushes 49.41 100 Free JPN High School Record (Video)

16-year-old Kosuke Yanagimoto doubled up on his impressive 200m free yesterday in Tokyo with a monster sub-50 100 free to establish a new High School Record.

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Hopkin Added To British Swimming’s 2020/21 Performance Squad

Anna Hopkin made major waves at the 2019 British Championships and subsequent World Championships, earning a spot on the British Performance Squad.

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New Anti Wave Starting Blocks & Backstroke Ledges Now Available

Anti Wave continues its long tradition of industry-leading product innovation with the release of its new backstroke starting ledge models.

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Canadian Junior Teamer Kenna Smallegange Verbally Commits to NC State

Kenna Smallegange, who represented Canada at the 2018 FINA World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships, has verbally committed to NC State for 2021.

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Worlds Silver Medalist Tatjana Schoenmaker Pulls Out of Iron’s 2020 ISL Roster

Iron has had to rebuild their women’s breaststroking group at the last minute after Jess Hansen and Tatjana Schoenmaker (above) both withdrew.

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Australian Olympian Dan Smith Hangs Up Goggles

2016 Olympian Dan Smith of Australia (29) has announced his retirement from the sport of swimming, albeit in quiet fashion.

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