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Aussie Study Finds Swimming Provides $3.7 Billion Per Annum Impact

An independent national study conducted in Australia found that swimming provides some head-turning figures in terms of per annum community impact.

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Former Swimming Canada CEO Pierre Lafontaine Named Head Coach At Swim Ottawa

Lafontaine will join the club after several executive positions with Swimming Canada, Canadian Interuniversity Sport, Cross Country Canada and Cycling Canada.

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Shane Ryan Nears Lifetime Best In 50 Back Practice Race

26-year-old Irish swimmer Shane Ryan was back at his speedy ways, nearing a lifetime best 50m back time trial in Dublin this week.

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After 23 Weeks Of Lockdown, Scotland Gets Green Light For August 31st

“So much work has gone into where we are and of course this is the news we have all been waiting for,” says Scottish Swimming Chief Euan Lowe.

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Penrith To Host 2021 Australian Open Water Swimming Championships

The national competition will form a critical part of the men’s selection process for a spot in the 10km event at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Cool Down Your Hot Pool With The Watercannon Portable Aerator

Portable and easy to use, the Watercannon is a valuable addition to your pool. It comes complete and sets up in minutes.

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Kirill Abrosimov Places First in the 2020 Russian Open Water Swimming Cup

Russian open water swimmers got their first official national racing in open water last weekend at the Russian Open Water Cup.

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Jeremy Bagshaw To Begin Medical School In Ireland, Continue Training For Tokyo

The three-time Canadian World Championship team member will continue to pursue his first Olympic team while attending medical school in Limerick, Ireland.

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Once-Banned Takeharu Fujimori Set For Racing Return At Tokyo Tourney

The 2020 Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament set for the end of August will see Takeharu Fujimori dive in post-suspension. 

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Entries For Tokyo Special Tourney Confirm Rikako Ikee In 50 Freestyle

With entries now posted we can confirm that 20-year-old Rikako Ikee is entered in the women’s 50m freestyle for the Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament.

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Former English Channel Record Holder Barry Watson Dies

British distance swimming legend and renowned coach has died. Watson held the English Channel record for nearly two decades.

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Sudbury Swimmers Urge Laurentian University To Reopen Pool After Five Months

While pools across Ontario have reopened in some capacity, the Laurentian University facility remains closed, frustrating several local athletes.

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Big Rick’s Chicks to Attempt Medley Relay Across the English Channel

Big Rick’s Chicks Swim Team will be attempting to become the first all-women’s medley relay to cross the English Channel on August 26.

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Nik Haynes Breaks WR for Swimming English Channel Backstroke

Nik Haynes has broken the world record for swimming the English Channel doing backstroke by swimming the 21 mile stretch in 12 hours, 52 minutes.

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Paltrinieri Takes Italian 10k National Title Days After 1500 Euro Record

After knocking down a European Record in Sette Colli, Gregorio Paltrinieri wrapped up an Italian national title in the men’s 10k open water.

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