International

Heemskerk Out Of Rotterdam Due To 2nd Coronavirus Quarantine

Femke Heemskerk was among the top Dutch swimmers headed to the Rotterdam but we’ve learned that per plans are once again sidetracked due to the coronavirus.

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Paris 2024 “Going Above and Beyond” To Deliver New Era of Games

The IOC and IPC commended the efforts of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee during virtual meetings December 1-2.

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Deichmann Completes 450km Swim to set WR for Longest Unassisted Swim

Jonas Deichmann has completed the first leg of his triathlon around the world, setting a world record for the longest unsupported open water swim.

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Dupont Smashes Personal Bests at Bolles School Sharks Intrasquad

Following his performances at the Florida 1A Championship, Andres Dupont threw down more best times at the Bolles School Sharks Intrasquad.

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2019 World Champions Sarah Köhler and Florian Wellbrock Announce Engagement

The German distance freestyle duo of Florian Wellbrock and Sarah Köhler have announced their engagement via Instagram today.

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SSPC: George Bovell on Why a Holistic Approach to Swim is Vital to Success

Bovell indulged me with some stories of his swimming days, including the explanation of “the Hammer of Justice” and how it won him an Olympic bronze.

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Parkour Organizers Oppose The Sport’s Addition To 2024 Olympics

Parkour organizers are opposing the sport’s addition to the 2024 Olympics over a sport governance dispute – with some intriguing parallels to swimming.

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Tokyo To Admit ‘Large-Scale’ Of Visitors With Possible Healthcare Mandate

The nation of Japan, host of the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, will aim at admitting ‘large-scale’ numbers of overseas visitors for the Games.

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Price Tag Of Tokyo 2020 Delay Nears $3 Billion

It’s approaching the 9-month mark since the IOC & Tokyo Organizing Committee jointly confirmed that the 2020 Olympic Games would be moved a year out to 2021.

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Italy’s Regional Qualifying Meets Set For This Weekend

This weekend will see many athletes involved in qualifying tests for the Italian Absolute Championships slated for December 17-19.

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England’s Holly White Sends Verbal Commitment to Cleveland State for 2021-22

Holly White from Liverpool, England will swim for Cleveland State University beginning in the 2021-22 school year.

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Top 5 Races To Watch At This Weekend’s 2020 Japan Swim

Check out the top 5 races to watch at this weekend’s Japan Swim, an event known for furiously fast swims across the board.

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Thomas Bach To Run Unopposed For Second Term As IOC President

The German native was first elected as International Olympic Committee President in 2013, and if elected, his term will run until 2025.

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Olympic Rings Monument Returns To Tokyo Bay

After a nearly 4-month hiatus, the iconic Olympic rings monument has been reinstalled in Tokyo Bay to signal the postponed Games are drawing nearer.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Schooling Has His Own App

Check out this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines, with aquatic superstars Duncan Scott and Joseph Schooling both featured in this edition.

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