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Swim England CEO Sees “Positive Signs” Toward Possible Pool Reopenings

English government and public health officials have toured 4 swimming pools as a way to view first-hand how the facilities are able to operate safely. 

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Rikako Ikee Aims To Return To Racing In October

19-year-old Rikako Ikee spent most of 2019 in a hospital undergoing leukemia treatments. Now back in the pool, she’s aiming for an October racing return.

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College Planning & Placement for SPIRE Student Athletes: A Path for Everyone

SPIRE’S 9-12th grade college prep Academy offers an accredited, cross curricular, project-based learning environment.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Ryan Murphy’s Daily Menu

Read up on this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Ryan Murphy, Rikako Ikee, Daiya Seto and more in unique stories from around the web.

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St. John’s Legends Announce Roman Ramirez As New Head Coach

The St. John’s Legends Swim Club has announced that Roman Ramirez will be taking over as head coach of the club for 2020/2021 season.

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Swedish Swimming Federation Releases 2021-2024 Meet Calendar

The Swedish Swimming Federation has released its meet schedule for the 2021-2024 Olympic cycle, giving insight into which meets the country is targeting.

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Italian Junior Championships Will be Held Virtually July 20 Through August 8

The Italian Swimming Federation has announced that the Italian Junior Championships will be held July 20-August 8 under a new regional format.

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2019 Polish Worlds Teamer Jakub Kraska Swims Personal Best in 100 Free

In addition to the breakout swim from Jakub Kraska, Jan Switkowski (above) was among the Polish National Teamers who participated in the time trial.

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Rikako Ikee Set To Speak At Spectator-Less Olympic Countdown Event

19-year-old Japanese swimming champion Rikako Ikee may not swim at the 2020 Olympics, but she is still getting involved in the international sporting event.

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Andre Cats Hands Over KNZB Recreational Responsibilities To Guust Jutte

The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) has announced that responsibilities in the field of recreational swimming have been turned over to Guust Jutte.

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Swimming South Africa Reveals National Squads For 2020/21 Season

Swimming South Africa has revealed its National Team selections for the 2020/21 season, based on world rankings and medal potential.

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A3 Performance Signs World University Games Gold Medalist Veronica Burchill

Burchill is a 2-time World University Games Gold Medalist, 2-time World Championship Gold Medalist, and 20-time NCAA All-American.

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High-Level International Meets For July 2020

Western Australia is among locales on schedule to host a swimming meet during the month of July, the first since coronavirus restrictions have been lifted.

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Russian National Team Begins 2nd Camp at Krugloye Lake, This Time with NT Coach

World Champion Evgeny Rylov (above) is among the participants in the 2nd camp. Sergey Chepik, the National Team head coach, will join for the 2nd training.

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Inaugural ‘4 Nations Meet’ Set For July Includes HUN, AUT, GER & CZE

Austria’s Christopher Rothbauer is set to race at a brand new competition for this season entitled ‘The 4 Nations Meet’.

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