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As New Zealand Nears Full Return, Swimmers Get Back to Pool Training

As of today, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, New Zealand has logged 1,499 confirmed cases and just 21 deaths. 

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Backstroker Jack Christian (2021) Makes Verbal Commitment to Duke

Jack Christian of Episcopal Academy and Upper Main Line YMCA plans to swim for Duke beginning in the 2021-22 school year.

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CA Reopening Plan Set to Progress; Pro Sports Could Return Without Spectators

In his weekly briefing, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that many counties will move into the next step of his four-stage plan in the coming weeks.

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IOC, WHO Strengthen Partnership to ‘Promote Healthy Society Through Sport’

The new agreement is intended, in part, to contribute to the prevention of non-communicable diseases by working to mitigate physical inactivity.

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With 3-5 Months To Live, Swimmer Chase Smith Marries Girlfriend Sadie

Swimmer Chase Smith was given three to five months to live after a six-year battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma. He married diver Sadie (Mills) Smith in April.

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David Marsh Posts ‘Urgent Request’ To CA Gov. Gavin Newsom to Reopen Pools

“We can do it very safely in a controlled manner with coaches and lifeguards making sure physical distance is taken care of,” Marsh says.

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Adam Peaty Speaks Candidly About Drinking, Depression & Moving On

We’re used to hearing Adam Peaty set big goals and have a clear vision in mind. But there was a time when the Olympic champion was living under darkness.

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Caeleb Dressel Swims 1st Practice Back with Gregg Troy, #SwimOn Video

#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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Michael Phelps Gives Raw Account of His Mental Health During the Pandemic

In a first-person narrative told to ESPN, Phelps details why the current moment is particularly hard on his mental health.

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Spain’s Main Training Centers Located In Madrid And Barcelona Reopen

Prior to entering campus, athletes had their temperature taken and were screened for any possible sign of COVID-19 symptoms.

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Spaniard Jessica Vall Talks Olympic Stall, Post-Swimming Career Plans

The European champion and World bronze has opened up about confinement, the good and hard times of her career and her plans for the future.

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Los nadadores españoles ya entrenan en los Centros de Alto Rendimiento

El gobierno ha abierto por fin los Centros de Alto Rendimiento y nadadoras como Mireia Belmonte o Jessica Vall ya han podido entrenar en piscina.

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Australian News Footage Shows Cate Campbell & Australia’s Return To Training

Australia’s Cate Campbell is back in the water, sharing some inside footage of what she said was a light and relatively low-volume return to training.

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Ranking the 2020 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #13-16

It’s an SEC-heavy start to our men’s NCAA swimming recruiting class ranks, including some deep sprint classes and one elite international butterflyer.

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Russian Ministry of Sport Announces Plan to Resume Training, Competition

The Russian Ministry of Sport has published its 3-phase plan for returning to sport, which includes phase 1 inclusion for professional and national team athletes.

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