The Powerlist

Seattle Metropolitan Suspends Practice, Statewide Shutdown Issued In Washington

“In this case, we felt that we have a responsibility not just to the membership, but also to the community at large,” said SMAC President Jim Hong.

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Top Quotes From the (Unexpected) Last NCAA Taper Meets – Women’s Midseason

One way we at SwimSwam are dealing with our pain is taking a look back at what ended up being the last taper meets of the NCAA season

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Free Online Yoga Classes for Swimmers

With many individuals without a place to train Swimming-Specific Yoga is offering two months (ending May 31st) of free online yoga classes for swimmers.

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USA Swimming Announces Last Chance Trials Qualifier; Pending COVID-19 Status

The 2020 Swim Omaha Cup has been scheduled for 3 months from now. However, as COVID-19 numbers rise in the Midwest, the fate of the Cup and Trials are…

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USA Diving Suspends Regional Championships Indefinitely

The decision comes after reviewing the latest data on COVID-19, and as part of the national effort to contain the further spread of the virus.

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Multi-Time Para Swimming World Champion Alexander Makarov Dies at 23

Makarov posted dominant performances to win gold in all three S2 events he entered at last fall’s World Para Swimming World Championships.

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Bachman and Bradley Develop Guide to Help Clubs through Coronavirus Adversity

The guide gives advice on finance and budgeting for clubs, online learning and meeting resources, and how to keep engaging throughout practice cancellations.

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US Para Swimming ‘Still Proceeding with Planning’ for World Series Stop in Indy

Two meets out of the formerly seven-meet series have already been canceled – the Indianapolis stop, scheduled for April 16-18, is currently a “go.”

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USA Water Polo Officially Cancels Inaugural Women’s DIII National Championship

The inaugural women’s DIII Water Polo National Championship has formally been canceled, though many involved schools had already shut down their athletics.

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Swim Mom Musings: Finding Joy During The Covid-19 Outbreak

As the mom of an NCAA Athlete, I have listened to athletes and parents, especially swimming, share, comfort and console during this awful pandemic.

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Revised Japanese 2020 Olympic Trials Schedule Eliminates Semi-Finals

The Japan Swim (Olympic Trials) will proceed with new dates of April 2nd – April 7th, but an additional major schedule change ensues.

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Russia Proceeds With Olympic Trials, But No Spectators

The Russian Swimming Championships, which represents the primary qualification meet for the nation’s athletes for the Olympics will proceed but with a change.

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Campionati Ungheresi Rinviati. Lista Di Atleti Convocabili Per Tokyo

Campionati nazionali ungheresi di qualificazione olimpica rinviati a data da destinarsi. Si prepara una lista di atleti protetti

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Edimburgo: Duncan Scott 48.49 Nei 100 Stile, Peaty 26.8 In Batteria

Risultati di rilievo a Edimburgo dove le stelle del Regno Unito si sono messe in mostra. Duncan Scott 48.49 nei 100,bene anche Freya Anderson e Tom Dean.

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Updated: Hungarian OLY Trials Now Postponed; Some Athletes Will Auto-Qualify

One of the few remaining Olympic Trials meets still on the books has now been postponed, but Hungary has a unique plan for qualification.

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