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Canadian Government Invests $72M To Support Sport Sector

The federal government will be providing $500 million in pandemic relief for cultural, heritage and sport organizations.

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Newmarket Stingrays Hire Dave Ling to Replace Retiring Alan Swanston

Swanston has been the head coach fo the Newmarket Stingrays for 34 years and was named the 2008 Canadian Junior Coach of the Year.

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Italian Olympic Gold Medalist Paltrinieri Back Into The Water In Rome

Italian olympic gold medalist Gregorio Paltrinieri back into the water in outdoor pool in Rome during “phase 2” of quarantine

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Russian Anti-Doping Agency to Progressively Resume Testing in Late May

The Russian Anti-Doping Agency will resume testing later this month after a month-long hiatus due to government initiatives to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Chalmers On Dressel: “His Skills Are Unbelievable”

Hear what Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers says about World champion Caeleb Dressel in terms of skills and his ferocity in the water.

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Penny Oleksiak, Cheerios Team Up to Donate over $1 Million to Food Banks Canada

Penny Oleksiak, a 2016 Olympic gold medalist, is part of an effort by General Mills to redirect its Olympic advertising into foodbank advertising.

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Stefano Ballo Among Italian Swimmers Returning To The Pool

With government-issued safety guidelines published, the training centers will now have to adhere to them in order to reopen to the general public.

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Former World Record Holder Akhiro Yamaguchi Reconsidering Retirement

One-time world record holder Akhiro Yamguchi of Japan is reconsidering retirement in light of a delayed Summer Olympic Games.

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Dutch Pools Able To Re-Open On May 11th With ‘Responsible Swimming Protocol’

The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) published its Responsible Swimming Protocol, intended to be used in the reopening of swimming pools.

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As Ireland Prepares To Re-Open, Scotland’s Lockdown Is Extended

Scottish Swimming revealed that the reopening of pools may yet be a way off, based on governmental guidelines concerning a possible second coronavirus spike.

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See 2356 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 2756 Swim Jobs.

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Bruno Fratus Says Cesar Cielo’s World Records Will Fall Before 2021 Olympics

During a recent interview, Bruno Fratus of Brazil stated that Cesar Cielo’s longstanding freestyle world records will fall before the 2021 Olympic Games.

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Coronavirus Hits Home For Commonwealth Games Medalist Holly Hibbott

The coronavirus pandemic hit very close Commonwealth Games medalist Holly Hibbott, as the 20-year-old’s mother was diagnosed with the condition two weeks ago.

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Swim Ireland Preparing Protocol For Clubs As Country Eases Restrictions

Swim Ireland has established a “Return to the Aquatics Protocols” group and readying information for clubs as restrictions in the country will soon be eased.

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WADA Issues Guidance For Resumed Doping Testing When Pandemic Lifts

The World Anti-Doping Agency has issued some guidelines for anti-doping organizations to resume drug testing as pandemic restrictions begin to relax..

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