Category: Health
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‘Hopefully I would get it after I competed’: Campbell sisters would risk coronavirus for Olympic gold
Bronte Campbell said she would only withdraw from the Games under the most extreme of circumstances and if that meant catching coronavirus in Japan, that was a risk worth taking. She said the virus seemed to be spreading in any case, so the rewards were worthy of the gamble. “I don’t think that if they…
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Opinion: IOC Needs to Cancel the Olympics NOW
This is not what I usually do on this site, but feel that I have to speak out, as president of a tiny swimming federation, and as a fellow human being. Despite all good efforts made by federations and clubs around the world, canceling major meets and urging everyone to take care, I suspect that…
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Olympic Torch Relay Suspended in Greece Due to COVID-19
“The Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) regrets very much that it has to announce the cancellation of the up-coming legs of the Greek leg of the Olympic Torch Relay. This is even more regrettable after the huge success of the relay during its first two days with big crowds gathering along the route and at the…
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What Swimmers Need to Know About the Coronavirus
Do swimmers need to worry about the coronavirus? We explain what the coronavirus is, if it can be transmitted in the pool, and what swimmers can do to stay safe and healthy.
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USA Swimming to Cancel All Events For 30 Days Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
USA Swimming has officially pulled the plug on all events for the next 30 days regarding the coronavirus pandemic, sources have confirmed. That includes all championship meets including NCSAs. The coronavirus pandemic ramped up this week with many American colleges and universities suspending classes and shifting to online schooling for the rest of the semester.…
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Significant Decisions Made at First Meeting of Fina COVID-19 Taskforce
Following the declaration of World Health Organisation that the current COVID-19 outbreak has now reached a worldwide pandemic status, the recently-created FINA Taskforce held its first meeting (by videoconference) to consider the impacts of the current situation with regard to the health of our athletes by assessing the risks of hosting forthcoming FINA competitions. A…
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Daredevil Run | Men in swim wear raising prostate cancer awareness
The annual “Daredevil Run” will get under way for the 10th time Friday afternoon from Zoo Lake in Johannesburg with the men in just swimming costumes gearing up to start the race at 3PM and returning at 6PM. The exciting awareness campaign sees thousands of men from across the country take to the streets –…
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LEN Postpones WP Competitions Due to COVID-19
In the wake of the global corona-virus outbreak and the various restrictive measures the respective countries implement in Europe, LEN has decided to put its upcoming water polo competitions on hold. This includes the second leg of the women’s Euro League quarter-finals, the men’s U19 European Water Polo Championships qualification tournaments and the 11th round…
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