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Australian Swimmers Set To Make Return To Pool After COVID-19 Shutdown

The Australian Institute of Sport has released documents discussing the relaunch of sports in the country, while some athletes have already enjoyed pool time.

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1972 Olympic Gold Medalist, NCAA Champion Tom Bruce Dies

Bruce died in California after a 10-month battle with cancer. He was 67.

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Freestyle Specialist Anna Grinberg Commits to the University of the Pacific

The University of the Pacific will add Anna Grinberg to their roster beginning in the 2020-2021 season. Grinberg specializes in the freestyle events.

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Backyard Pool Drill: Salo 50

So many are locked out of lap pools, but you can use your backyard pool as an ideal tool to keep you in shape as a competitive swimmer or triathlete.

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NWAL Summer League in Houston, One of Nation’s Largest, Cancels 2020 Season

The Northwest Aquatic League (NWAL) in suburban Houston has cancelled its 2020 summer season. The league has almost 100 teams and over 15,000 swimmers.

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Queenie Nichols Retires as National Team Director of U.S. Paralympics Swimming

In a letter sent to athletes and coaches on Friday, Queenie Nichols announced that she will retire effective May 15th, 2020.

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Texas Allows Public Pools to Reopen Friday; Many Large Cities Balk

As summer emerges around the country, some cities are reopening public pools while others have remained closed, for now.

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Why Michael Phelps’ 50.45 Fly at 2015 Nationals Was A Big Deal

Michael Phelps had the best 100 fly swim of his ’10s career at the 2015 U.S. Nationals. Read on how Phelps crushed his swim racing against the clock.

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Swimming With Music During Quarantine

We’re all stuck at home during quarantine and itching to stay active. FINIS is here to help make these workouts inspired and fun with audio!

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At Least 70% Of U.S. Olympic Sports Have Applied For PPP Money

ABC News reports that at least 70% of U.S. Olympic sport organizations have applied for government funding during the current worldwide pandemic.

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Canadian Government Invests $72M To Support Sport Sector

The federal government will be providing $500 million in pandemic relief for cultural, heritage and sport organizations.

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Newmarket Stingrays Hire Dave Ling to Replace Retiring Alan Swanston

Swanston has been the head coach fo the Newmarket Stingrays for 34 years and was named the 2008 Canadian Junior Coach of the Year.

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Ranking the 2020 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: Honorable Mentions

We’re expanding our NCAA swimming & diving recruiting class ranks this year, counting down the top 16 classes of freshmen entering the NCAA next fall.

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Survey: Division I Coaches Say Scholarships Won’t Be Affected By Pandemic

In an informal survey, 100% of responding Division I swim coaches say their scholarship budget has not been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Italian Olympic Gold Medalist Paltrinieri Back Into The Water In Rome

Italian olympic gold medalist Gregorio Paltrinieri back into the water in outdoor pool in Rome during “phase 2” of quarantine

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