South Africa’s Meiring On Schoenmaker’s Motivation, Corbett’s Injuries
Our 2019 Swammy award winner for African Coach of the Year, Rocco Meiring, has been facing training difficulties over the course of the coronavirus pandemic.
SwimSwam Pulse: 46% Pick Men’s 200 Back As Next Super-Suited WR In Danger
Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers to pick between five of the tougher remaining world records from the super-suit era.
West Virginia Announces Targeted Date of May 30 for Pool Reopenings
West Virginia, home to the smallest of USA Swimming’s 59 Local Swimming Committees, has cleared the way for pools to reopen on May 30.
U.S. Masters Swimming Cancels 2020 Summer Nationals
The U.S. Masters Swimming Summer Nationals, slated for August 12-16 in Richmond, Va., have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Phelps habla claro sobre su salud mental durante la pandemia
Michael Phelps ha hablado sobre el estado de su salud mental y ha detallado por qué el momento actual es particularmente difícil para él.
FINA Announces Postponement of World Short Course Championships to 2021
The announcement comes after FINA previously postponed the FINA World Aquatics Championships from 2021 to 2022 to avoid an Olympic conflict.
World Championship medalist Hali Flickinger, #SwimON
Hali Flickinger, #SwimON: “When the world slowed down, we never turned off. We never lost sight of our goals– we adapted & got creative.”
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Handling The COVID-19 Break Is Nothing New For Peter Lermo
Lermo, a member of the US Paralympic National Team, is familiar with taking extended time out of the water due to surgery. COVID-19 is just another challenge.
As Israel Continues Reopening, Full Plan for Swimming’s Return Announced
The next five weeks or so will see the return of all clubs, followed by dual meets and other small competitions restarting in July.
SwimSwam Podcast: Calypso Sheridan on Future in USA, Past in AUS
Calypso says that although she’s not totally sure, she think’s she’ll return to Northwestern to finish her senior year without Kipp
Breaststroker Kyleigh Harms Commits to University of North Florida
Florida native Kyleigh Harms has committed to swim for the University of North Florida beginning fall 2020. She will be joining the Osprey’s class of 2024.
Greek Swimmer Angeliki Maria Argyropoulou Commits to University of Findlay
Greece’s Angeliki Maria Argyropoulou has committed to swim for DII University of Findlay beginning fall 2020. She will be joining the class of 2024.
Book Excerpt: Master Of The Mask by Olympian Kim Rhodenbaugh Lewallen
Master of the Mask, an Olympic Swimmer’s Long Journey to Freedom, is a #1 bestseller on Amazon in the Olympic and Paralympic category.
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North Carolina Governor Officially Clears Pools to Reopen on Friday, May 22
North Carolina has announced that pools will be included as part of its Phase 2 reopening plan, which is due to begin on Friday.
Wisconsin Picks Up In-State Sprinter with 19.1 Relay Split, Ben Wiegand
At the 2020 WIAA D1 Champs, Wiegand anchored Sun Prairie High School’s 200 free relay to a state title with a huge 19.11 anchor leg.
