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Svezia Apre Allenamenti E Gare: Attività Fisica E’ La Chiave Per La Salute

La Svezia riapre piscine e centri sportivi. Permettere la continuazione dell’attività fisica è la chiave per mantenere la salute in tutta la nazione.

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South African Swimmers Chad Michau and Tyler Buffel Commit to Lindsey Wilson

Distance swimmer Chad Michau and breaststroker Tyler Buffel have committed to swim for NAIA DI Lindsey Wilson College. They will officially join the team fall 2020.

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Michigan State Lands MN Class 1A Record-holder Grant Wolner for 2020-21

Grant Wolner from Winona High School and Winona Swim Club has announced his intention to swim for Michigan State University next fall.

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Now & Then Part 3: Your Favorite Swimmers’ Evolution In Photos

Reminisce on the early days of several of the world’s most notable swimmers by taking in photos from ‘then’ versus ‘now’, 3rd edition.

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Sweden Launches Massive Nationwide Virtual Meet Program

While most of Sweden’s Olympic-caliber swimmers didn’t participate, there were a few good swims put up in the first two-week period of the program.

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Sweden to Allow Continuation of Competition, Training

Sweden has announced they will allow the return of athletes to competition and training amid the country’s coronavirus shutdown.

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Fairmont State Alum & Swimwear Brand Founder Kamil Cepelak Dies

Fairmont State University swimming alumnus and Born To Swim co-founder Kamil Cepelak has died at the age of 40 after a battle with colon cancer.

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Dutch Federation Extends All National Team Coaches Through 2021 Olympics

Ranomi Kromowidjojo, who trains at the National Training Center in Eindhoven, will get to continue her work their with Marcel Wouda through 2021.

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Hungarian Chief Says Europeans Moved to 2021; LEN Disputes

Despite president Sándor Wladár saying the event will be postponed a year, LEN told SwimSwam a decision has yet to be made.

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USA Swimming Will Hold Virtual Convention in 2020; US Aquatic Sports Cancels

USA Swimming will hold an independent, virtual convention in 2020 after United States Aquatic Sports cancelled its 2020 event scheduled for September.

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Saginaw Valley State University Hires Jason Lintjer as Head Coach

Saginaw Valley State University has announced that Jason Lintjer will be taking over as head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams.

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After Cuts, Sonoma State Says It Will Add Roster Spots to Comply With Title IX

Sonoma State cut 3 programs last week, including its women’s water polo team, and will have to make adjustments to other programs to meet TItle IX compliance.

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NOVA Of Virginia’s Dogs Share Quarantine Pool Training

Most club swimmers are on hiatus, but Dante & Luna of NOVA of Virginia found a way to complete an adorable training session.

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2021 Commonwealth Youth Games Postponed To Possibly 2023

Another prestigious international event has fallen off the calendar due to the coronavirus pandemic: the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games.

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Paralympic Gold Medalist Jessica Long Featured In Documentary

23-time Paralympic medalist and world record holder Jessica Long is the feature of a new film from the nonprofit organization I Am Second.

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