COVID-19 Update: HI, ME, MO, NV, OK Could Reopen Pools In June
Hawaii, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, and Oklahoma could all see pools reopening next month, based on each state’s plans for a return from coronavirus quarantine.
State-By-State Coronavirus Pool Reopening Index
As pools reopen after COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, we’ll track each state’s opening dates and guidelines for reopening in our index.
COVID-19 Update: Pennsylvania & Others Could See Pool Openings This Month
Pennsylvania is among the states that have begun allowing indoor and outdoor pools to reopen. Pennsylvania counties can reopen as they move to “green” status.
Former Auburn Swimmer Zoe Thatcher Publishes Book With Her Dad
Olympic hopeful Zoe Thatcher, a former swimmer at Auburn University, has published a book with her father, Geoff Thatcher.
Nebraska, New Hampshire Set To Reopen Pools On June 1
Nebraska will reopen pools in all but its four hardest-hit counties. New Hampshire will reopen pools, but only on a reservation basis.
Spain: Madrid, Barcelona Move Onto Phase 1; Others Move Onto Phase 2
Madrid and Barcelona, where the nation’s main high-performance training centers are located, move today onto Phase 1 in the de-escalation process.
IOC Member Says October Key in Deciding Future of Olympic Games in 2021
Australia’s John Coates says that October will be crucial in determining if the Tokyo Olympic Games can go forward in 2021.
Youngstown State Makes Athletic Department Budget Cuts, Won’t Cut Teams
Youngstown State University has announced that, due to the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, they will be reducing athletics budgets.
Olympic and World Champion Ryan Murphy, #SwimON
Ryan Murphy #SwimON: “Teammates. Competitors. Friends. Rivals. No matter what we endure, we’re always better together.”
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Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Inge de Bruijn’s 5-WR May of 2000
Inge de Bruijn went on an unparalleled tear in May of 2000, setting five world records in a nine-day span and setting up for an almost-unbeatable two years.
Missouri 100 Breaststroke State Champ Brayden Cole Commits to UIndy
Breaststroker Brayden Cole has committed to swim for DII University of Indianapolis beginning fall 2020. He will be joining the Greyhounds’ class of 2025.
See 2365 New Swim Jobs You Might Love
If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 2765 Swim Jobs.
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Emma Feltzer Gives Her Commitment to Illinois State for 2021-22
High School junior Emma Feltzer has committed to swim for Division I Illinois State beginning fall 2021. She will be joining the Redbirds’ class of 2025.
FFT Insider: How To Get Your Pool Opened Back Up
This #FFTLive Webcast will help interested parties make presentations to local entities who have influence and/or control on whether a facility will open.
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On The Fly: TritonWear Analyzes Components of Butterfly Success
As swimmers grow older and gain more experience, how do these changes affect their butterfly stroke count and time underwater? TritonWear has the answers.
