Beyond The Lane Lines: Gender Balance Within Swim Ireland
Catch up on swimming stories from around the web, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Victoria, Australia Back Under Lockdown Due To Coronavirus Spike
Just as England’s pools announced their reopening dates, Swimming Victoria is announced re-closures due to an increase in coronavirus cases within the state.
Commonwealth Games Medalist Leiston Pickett Reportedly Moves To Marion
28-year-old Aussie Leiston Pickett has reportedly moved training bases just over a year out from the next Summer Olympic Games.
Japan’s National Junior Olympic Cup To Be Held At Prefecture Level
The Japanese Swimming Federation (JASF) has revealed the plan for its first competition back from its coronavirus lockdown.
Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic Games Tickets Can Be Refunded Due To Postponement
The Tokyo 2020 organizing committee has said it will issue ticket refunds for those spectators unable to attend due to the delay.
2020 Corona Race Between Netherlands & Belgium Set To Kick Off
Several elite Belgian and Dutch swimmers, such as Arno Kamminga, are set to compete this weekend at an inaugural Corona Race.
England’s Pools Can Open On July 11th (Outdoor) & July 25th (Indoor)
After weeks of waiting, the nation of England finally learned when their indoor and outdoor swimming facilities can reopen.
Mireia Belmonte Headlines 33-Strong Spanish Roster For Meet in Portugal
This will mark the first international meet with Spanish representation since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a lockdown in the nation.
FINA Still Pushing To Add Stroke 50’s To Olympic Lineup
FINA first made the proposal in 2017 and per this report, are still pushing to expand the Olympic programme across all aquatic sports.
Florida Lands Euro Summer Juniors Medalist Ekaterina Nikonova of Russia
With her converted bests, Nikonova would’ve been right up at the top of Florida’s sprint freestyle group last season.
Euro Summer Juniors Silver Medalist Fanni Fabian of Hungary Picks Cal
Fabian (left) was the 200 fly silver medalist at the 2019 European Summer Juniors, where she was fifth in the 200 free and swam on three of Hungary’s relays.
Ali Galyer Will Move to New Zealand to Continue Training for Tokyo Olympics
Ali Galyer, who declared New Zealand as her sporting citizenship in 2018, has moved to her adopted homeland to continue training for the Olympic Games.
Former Soviet Water Polo Player and Russian Coach Aleksandr Kabanov Dies
Former Soviet water polo player Alexandr Kabanov died at the age of 72. He won 2 Olympic gold medals in 1972 and 1980 and coached the Russian National Team.
Junevik Wins Four, Hansson Sisters Race at Swedish Virtual National Champs
One of the breakout swimmers of the meet was 2006-born Lisa Nystrand. She won three events: the 200 breast (2:32.57), 200 IM (2:16.47) and 400 IM (4:53.57).
New Zealand Announces Short Course Series In Return To Competition
New Zealand will host 13 regional events this summer and fall to allow everyone from age groupers to adults to return to competition after the pandemic.
