Many of Austria’s Top Swimmers Returned to Training Several Weeks Ago
Austria has recently allowed top swimmers back to training in pools in the midst of the near-worldwide shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian Coaching Carousel: Another Prominent Ontario Club Gets a New Coach
The Hamilton Aquatic Club has hired Darren Ward as its new head coach. They’re one of 4 major clubs in Ontario to have been on the market in the last month.
Rio Silver Medalist Masato Sakai Restores Resolve For Olympic Berth
Remember Masato Sakai of Japan, the man who fell just .04 shy of 200 fly Olympic gold in Rio? The soon-to-be-25-year-old is back.
Malaysia’s Phee Jinq En Continuing To Train At Purdue Post-Graduation
Malaysia’s Phee Jinq En says she intends on remaining in the United States after having graduated as a student-athlete at Purdue University.
Euro Juniors Semifinalist Kim Herkle of Germany Verbals to Louisville for 2021
Herkle qualified for semifinals in all three breaststroke distances at the 2019 European Junior Championships last summer in long course.
AOC President John Coates Claims Tokyo 2021 Olympics Could be “Greatest Ever”
In a meeting with the Australian Olympic Committee, Coates remarked that the Tokyo Games could be the “greatest ever” despite of the delay caused by COVID-19.
Senior Swimmer Felix Auboeck Pays Tribute to Fellow Michigan Seniors
Auboeck’s message, directed at his fellow senior athletes at the University of Michigan, will resonate with thousands of athletes around the country.
Russia’s Salnikov: FINA Has No Plans to Cancel 2020 Short Course Worlds
The president of the Russian Swimming Federation said that plans for the December event are still on track despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Design, Construction Group Chosen for Paris 2024 Olympics Aquatic Center
Industrial group Bouygues has been awarded the bid to construct the Paris 2024 Aquatic Center, Inside the Games reported in April.
Mackenzie Padington to Forgo Final 2 Years of NCAA Eligibility, Turn Pro
Canadian Worlds team member Mackenzie Padington, who had previously announced a transfer to NC State, will turn pro and continue to train in Canada.
Swimming Canada Creates Work Group For Return To Swimming After COVID-19
Following a growing trend, Swimming Canada has established a working group to plan a safe return to swimming when the coronavirus pandemic begins to lift.
Gregorio Paltrinieri Talks Coaching Change: ‘I Had Lost Any Kind of Stimulus’
Paltrinieri discussed his reasoning for switching coaches and shifting his focus to open water swimming on a video conference call.
Pernille Blume Leads 41 Danish Swimmers Back to the Pool
After battling with the Danish government, the Danish Swimming Union announced on Monday that 41 of its top swimmers would be allowed to return to the water.
Bulgarian Record-Holding Sprinter Diana Petkova Signs With Alabama
Bulgarian 50 free record-holder Diana Petkova will join the Alabama Crimson Tide, bringing 25.5 speed in the long course 50 free.
UK Government Outlines COVID-19 Recovery Strategy
The 51-page document anticipates the reopening of leisure facilities, which likely includes swimming pools, to occur “No earlier than July 4.”
