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.
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.
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.
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.
British Swimming Coach Sentenced For Child Sexual Images
British swim coach Mark Anthony Boyce was sentenced last week to 20 months in prison after pleading guilty to downloading images of sexual abuse of a child.
All 2020 European Junior Championships in Aquatics Cancelled
Matthew Richards of Great Britain won the men’s 100 free at last year’s European Junior Championships and was targeting a spot on the Olympic Team in 2020.
LEN Cancella Tutti Gli Eventi Junior Dell’Estate 2020
LEN cancella tutti gli eventi Juniores previsti per l’estate 2020. Cancellate anche le tappe della LEN open Water Cup. A breve le date per gli europei
Steve Franks, CEO of UK’s Largest Baby Swim Lessons Group, Dies from COVID-19
Franks was also instrumental in shaping national policy in the UK regarding infant swimming lessons and encouraging childhood activity.
British Swimming Coaches Association Publishes ‘Return To Pool’ Guidelines
The British Swimming Coaches Association (BSCA) has published revised guidance for members to heed upon the eventual return to the pool.
Dutch Swimming Federation Issues Apology as Country Reopens Elite Training
The Dutch Swimming Federation was rebuked by its National Olympic Committee after violating national lockdown orders by allowing use of its pool in April.
WADA Hands Cases Against 298 Russian Athletes Over To Anti-Doping Organizations
The World Anti-Doping Agency has completed investigations into 298 Russian athletes and has handed case packages to 28 other organizations for further action.
Swim England: Pool Re-Opening Details In The Works
Nations around the world are slowly starting the planning process for opening back up public spaces with the flattening of the coronavirus curve.
Pentland Announces Jim Gerson’s Return As President Of Speedo North America
Jim Gerson says: “It’s a really exciting time to be re-joining team Speedo. Pentland has an outstanding track-record in brand building…”
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Russia Won’t Reopen Federal Training Centers in May, Minister Says
Russian’s Ministry of Sport held a video meeting with the countries sporting federations, discussing the resumption of normal training.
Hungarians, Femke Heemskerk, Michael Andrew Have All Found Lap Pools
National Training facilities reopened this week in Hungary for elite swimmers, including Boglarka Kapas (above), who tested positive for coronavirus.