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Spanish Sports Ministry Annouces Reincorporation Process Comprised Of 4 Phases

Spanish athletes recognized as “professional” by their National Governing Bodies are allowed to train anytime during the day.

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Spain’s RFEN Asks National Government To Reopen Pools

The Spanish Government detailed the new measures as applied to areas associated with the economic activity during Phase 1 in the de-escalation process.

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Georgia 6A Sprint Champion TJ Pittenger Verbally Commits to In-state Bulldogs

Palmetto, Georgia’s TJ Pittenger has verbally committed to swim for the in-state Bulldogs in the class of 2025.

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See Olympic Gold Medalist Chad Le Clos Show Off His Dance Moves

During COID-19 lockdown, South African swimmers have shared a collaborative video on Instagram, featuring their national teamers showing off some dance moves.

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Kelsey Wog Named Canada West Female Athlete Of The Year

The University of Manitoba’s Kelsey Wog has been named Canada West Female Athlete of the Year for the 2019/2020 athletic season.

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La RFEN pide al gobierno de España que permita abrir las piscinas al aire libre

Las instalaciones deportivas al aire libre podrán abrir en España en la fase 1 de desescalada, con la excepción de las piscinas y zonas de agua.

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State of Alaska Allows Pools to Re-Open with 50% Capacity

Club teams in Anchorage, which is home to 40% of the state’s population, are preparing guidelines and a proposal to resume practices.

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Breaststroker and Accomplished Violinist Karl Helmuth Commits to Ohio State

The multi-talented Helmuth swam in the B final of the 200 meter breaststroke at the 2019 USA Swimming Junior National Championships.

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Dara Torres to be Inducted Into Jewish American Hall of Fame

12-time Olympic medalist and former world record holder Dara Torres is the 51st person to be inducted into the Jewish American Hall of Fame.

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Junior Nationals Finalist Ange Harris Commits to Arizona State (2021)

Junior Nationals finalist Ange Harris of Sound Beach, New York has verbally committed to join the Arizona State Sun Devils class of 2025.

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After Urbana’s Disappearance, Patciance Dean Finds New Home at Bethel U

Dean was forced to scramble for a new college to swim at after Urbana University closed its physical campus permanently last month.

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Norwegian Record-Holder Marte Lovberg Joins Incoming Arizona State Class

Lovberg, a freestyler with range and IM potential, has been part of two Norwegian national record-setting relays, one in LCM and one in SCM.

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Former Head Swimming Coach of Maine, Plymouth State Al Switzer Dies at 90

The long time head coach of UMaine and Plymouth State University died last month. He was 90. Switzer won several awards as both a swimming coach and diving coach.

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Answers Alert For SwimSwam Brain Teaser: Time For A Swimmer Scramble

Think you’re the best of the best when it comes to aquatic brain teasers? Challenge your teammates and friends to a fun swimmer word scramble.

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Backstroke Specialist Ben Eckerson Verbally Commits to Virginia Tech for 2021

Backstroke specialist Ben Eckerson has announced he will be joining the Virginia Tech Hokies as a member of the class of 2025.

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