Author: rokur
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British Swimming left with ‘no alternative’ but to cancel Summer Championships
British Swimming has confirmed its Summer Championships have been cancelled. Chief executive Jack Buckner said they were left with ‘no alternative’ but to call off the event, which was due to take place at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge International Pool between 21-26 July, The cancellation was agreed following the latest guidelines about social distancing and with…
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Olympic Swimming Coach Adapts to COVID-19 Delays
Swimming South Africa has announced that all swimming events will be put on hold for the time being as the country comes to grips with the impact of the coronavirus, it has left many swimmers and coaches stressed out as preparations for the Olympic Games have had to be altered, but as Olympic coach Rocco…
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Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte talks to Jeannie Blaylock about 2020 Olympics postponement
He’s the second-most decorated swimmer in Olympic history.
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A guide to safe outdoor activities during the coronavirus pandemic
With many areas concerned about hospital capacity, now is not the time to take any risks. Tommy Caldwell, a professional rock climber, told his Instagram followers last week that he wouldn’t be climbing outside during the health crisis: “Soon taking up space in a hospital bed will amount to a death sentence for someone else.” Read Popular…
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Former Olympic Swimmer Shares Tokyo 2020 Games Predictions
Melinda Harrison discusses her career as an Olympic swimmer. She also shares what athletes should do in the meantime to prepare for 2021.
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ClassPass now offers live streamed workouts for those house-bound by coronavirus
ClassPass, the fitness platform that connects gym-goers with the right studio/fitness class, has today announced that it’s dusting off its shuttered video product in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. With some tweaks. […] ClassPass launched a live video streaming product in March of 2018. The product was a sizable investment from the company, which set up…
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Swim Ireland axes 2020 regional and national events
Swim Ireland has announced that all regional and national competitions originally scheduled between now and the end of this season in August 2020 will no longer take place, and others will be postponed. The association had already cancelled their Olympic and Paralympic trials, which were due to take place at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin…
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Coronavirus – Improve Your Swim Technique on Dry Land
This is a great time to work on those muscles that need to learn a new pattern of movement to improve your swimming. Here’s how you can do that using tools you already own.