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Swim Wales Super Series – Tutton, Thomas, Jervis Lead Stage 1

In October Swim Wales announced an innovative new competition for its members with the launch of its Super Series and ‘stage 1’ has just concluded.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Salnikov Re-Elected To All Russian Federation

Learn something new in this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring election results from the All Russian Swimming Federation.

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ISL 2020: Midseason MVP & Rookie of the Year Watchlists

Halfway through the International Swimming League’s regular season, we’re tracking the favorites for both league MVP and Rookie the Year.

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Swim England Sends Lockdown Plea Letter Ahead Of Gov Debate

Swim England has revealed more than 23,000 individuals have signed its petition pleading for leisure centres to remain open.

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Top 5 Swimmers In Each Event At Midway Point of ISL 2020 Regular Season

We’re just past the mid-point of the 2020 International Swimming League season, with three weeks down and two to go in the regular season.

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International Swimming League Power Rankings: Week 3

The London Roar remained undefeated, and they’re surging back up our power rankings after week 3 with new freestyler Freya Anderson now in the mix.

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Italian Swimming President Paolo Barelli Speaks Against New Goverment Laws

Italian Swimming Federation President Paolo Barelli spoke out against the rules put in place by the government blocking pool use.

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Kelvin Juba, Swimming Author, Coach & Statistician, Dies

Juba was the project manager for LEN’s “Learn to Swim, Prevent Drowning” program that was launched in late 2017.

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Anton Chupkov Says He Probably Would Have Retired in 2020 After Olympics

200 breaststroke world record holder Anton Chupkov recently discussed where he stands with the sport given the recent fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Seven Swimmers & Two Relays Remain Unbeaten In ISL History

Lilly King is a perfect 25-for-25 in ISL events across two years. But six other swimmers and two relay teams are undefeated in 2019 & 2020, too.

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Legendary Australian Swim Coach Don Talbot Dies At 87

Talbot (left) was among the world’s top coaches for four decades, spending time in Australia, Canada and the United States.

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ISL Stars of Week 3: Atkinson, Masse, Kawamoto, Chierighini & More

Much has been made of Lilly King’s undefeated breaststroke run, but Alia Atkinson is also undefeated in her ISL career in the 50 breast.

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SSPC: Shane Ryan on Lifting, Biking for 3 Hours/Day During COVID Lockdown

Ryan lifted and rode a stationary bike for 3+ hours per day, noting that if he felt like pushing it more and doing extra, he wasn’t shy about doing so. 

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Speedo Supports #OpenOurPools

Ahead the Britain’s parliamentary debate, global swimwear brand Speedo – headquartered in Nottingham – is supporting the #OpenOurPools campaign.

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Mel Marshall Calls Out Illegal Breaststroke Dolphin Kicks By ISL Rivals

The trash-talking is heating up as the ISL season rolls on, with London Roar coach Mel Marshall calling out illegal dolphin kicks in breaststroke.

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