Steve Franks, CEO of UK’s Largest Baby Swim Lessons Group, Dies from COVID-19
By Braden Keith on SwimSwamSteve Franks, the CEO of UK-based swim lesson group Water Babies, has died as a result of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The news was first reported...
View ArticleSwim England Sta Sviluppando Le Linee Guida Per La Riapertura Impianti
By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwamLe nazioni di tutto il mondo stanno lentamente iniziando il processo di pianificazione per la riapertura dei luoghi pubblici con la diminuzione dei contagi da...
View ArticleDaily Dryland Swimming Workouts #39 – Core and Shoulders Workout
By Braden Keith on SwimSwamFor the past few months, SwimSwam has been posting a daily swimming workout to help inspire swim coaches around the world who are looking for new ideas to try with their...
View ArticleLEN Cancella Tutti Gli Eventi Junior Dell’Estate 2020
By Aglaia Pezzato on SwimSwamLEN cancella tutti Campionati Europei Juniores. Nel corso dell’estate 2020 si sarebbero dovuti svolgere diversi eventi con in palio il titolo di campione europeo giovanile...
View ArticleSwimming From Home: Kaitlin Sandeno Gives ISL Update
By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamWe are all trying to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic as best we can. Staying at home and not socializing is not an easy task for anyone, and keeping a swimmer out of the...
View ArticleThe Distracted Swimmer
By Dean Ottati on SwimSwamWith the world shutting down, we’re reaching into our archives and pulling some of our favorite stories from the SwimSwam print edition to share online. If you’d like to read...
View ArticleAll 2020 European Junior Championships in Aquatics Cancelled
By Braden Keith on SwimSwamLEN, the governing body for the major aquatics disciplines in Europe, has cancelled aloof its European Junior Championships for 2020, as well as the remaining summer and fall...
View ArticleParalympic Gold Medalist Jessica Long Featured In Documentary
By Nicole Miller on SwimSwamThe media site and nonprofit organization I Am Second announced that they have made a film in collaboration with 23-time Paralympic medalist Jessica Long. It highlights her...
View ArticleLuca Urlando E’ Guarito Dalla Lussazione Alla Spalla SInistra
By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwamLuca Urlando talento statunitense 18enne e campione del mondo juniores, è completamente guarito dalla lussazione della spalla. Secondo il suo allenatore, si sta preparando...
View Article2021 Commonwealth Youth Games Postponed To Possibly 2023
By Retta Race on SwimSwamAnother prestigious international event has fallen off of the calendar due to the coronavirus pandemic, as the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games are being rescheduled.Originally...
View ArticleNOVA Of Virginia’s Dogs Share Quarantine Pool Training
By Jared Anderson on SwimSwamThe following comes to us from NOVA of Virginia, a USA Swimming club based out of Richmond, Virginia and coached by Geoff Brown, owner of dogs Luna and Dante. You can see...
View ArticleAfter Cuts, Sonoma State Says It Will Add Roster Spots to Comply With Title IX
By Braden Keith on SwimSwamAfter announcing the cuts of 3 sports last week, NCAA Division II Sonoma State University says that it will expand roster opportunities in its remaining 7 women’s sports to...
View ArticleSaginaw Valley State University Hires Jason Lintjer as Head Coach
By Ben Dornan on SwimSwamSaginaw Valley State University has announced that Jason Lintjer will take over as head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams effective May 1, 2020. Lintjer...
View ArticleUSA Swimming Will Hold Virtual Convention in 2020; US Aquatic Sports Cancels
By Braden Keith on SwimSwamUnited States Aquatic Sports (USAS), the overarching governing body that oversees aquatic sports in the United States, has cancelled their 2020 convention. The event was...
View ArticleHungarian Chief Says Europeans Moved to 2021; LEN Disputes
By Torrey Hart on SwimSwamThe 2020 European Aquatics Champions have been postponed to 2021, according to Hungarian Swimming Federation president Sándor Wladár. However, a spokesman for LEN – the...
View ArticleDutch Extends All Aquatics National Team Coaches Through 2021 Olympics
By Braden Keith on SwimSwamThe Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) has extended all of its National Team head coaches by one year to push their contracts through the Tokyo Olympic Games, which have been...
View ArticleThe Death Of Some Collegiate Programs Prompts Focus On Sustainable Funding
By Braden Keith on SwimSwamWith the world shutting down, we’re reaching into our archives and pulling some of our favorite stories from the SwimSwam print edition to share online. If you’d like to read...
View ArticleNow & Then Part 3: Your Favorite Swimmers’ Evolution In Photos
By Retta Race on SwimSwamWith elite swimmers now remaining in the sport well into their late 20’s, we as fans get to see the evolution of our favorite aquatic stars unfold, both in the achievement...
View ArticleSweden to Allow Continuation of Competition, Training
By Jack McCormick on SwimSwamSweden, among a handful of countries who imposed much lighter restrictions in an attempt to avoid the spread of the coronavirus, has stated that athletes will be able to...
View ArticleBruce Furniss Inducted Into CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame
By SwimSwam on SwimSwamCourtesy: USC AthleticsBruce Furniss, a two-time Olympic gold medal swimmer, 10-time world record holder and six-time NCAA champion who helped USC win national titles in 1976 and...
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