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Coronavirus disease wipes out work for those that lean on sports for income
In America’s attempt to slow the coronavirus pandemic, sports have come to a near halt. It’s a difficult reality for college student-athletes and coaches, and some professional, to face with their seasons abruptly ended.
For Gateley and many others, sports’ unexpected hiatus is a direct hit to their livelihood.
Photo by The Wolf 
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ASCTA COVID-19 update 16 March 2020
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Edinboro holds time trial for senior swimmer
Edinboro senior swimmer Yana Miletska had her NCAA Division II championship meet cut short because of the NCAA canceling the meet over the coronavirus. When the team returned to Edinboro, Miletska swam the 100 breaststroke.
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Breaststroke: From Novice to Pro in 4 Steps
Of all strokes, breaststroke is technically the most challenging stroke. It is very timing sensitive and it’s all about your rhythm. Novice swimmers can struggle to learn the breaststroke. And therefore we have 4 easy steps to go from recreational to competitive breaststroke.
https://youtu.be/FVDT0Ttr-8k
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How much swim-specific fitness can you expect to lose if your pool is closed by the coronavirus?
Swim Smooth is pleased to announce a brand new series of videos to help you through these uncertain times with the current coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
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Home Workout (with every day items) during COVID-19
Is the Covid-19 situation getting you down? Why not fumble around the house for some everyday items and create your own workout. Here is mine
- Persil (Dumbbell) Thrusters – 3 sets x 12 reps
- Compost (Kettebell) Squats -3 sets x 12 reps
- Persil (Dumbbell) Lunges – 3 sets x 12 per leg
- Weighted (Plate) Planks – 2 sets x 1 minute
- Book (Light Plate) Passes – 2 sets x books right to left and reverse
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Abe pledges Japan will hold Olympic and Paralympic Games “without problems” despite virus fears
Japanese Prime Minister ShinzÅ Abe has insisted the country will host this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games “without problem as planned”, despite growing international concern over the coronavirus pandemic.
Speaking at a press conference today, Abe refused to waver from the stance adopted by Japanese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that Tokyo 2020 will take place as scheduled.
The COVID-19 virus, which has so far killed more than 5,600 people and infected over 150,000 worldwide, has spread to over 130 countries, fuelling speculation and suggestions the Olympics and Paralympics will be postponed or cancelled.
The Greek leg of the Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay was cancelled this week, while numerous events, including Olympic qualifiers and test events, have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
But Tokyo 2020 and the IOC have repeatedly insisted the Olympics will open as planned on July 24.
“We will overcome the spread of the infection and host the Olympics without problem as planned,” Abe said.
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Olympic Committee Says Japan ‘Absolutely Not’ Postponing Olympics After Donald Trump Suggests It Should
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday disregarded President Donald Trump’s suggestion to postpone the 2020 Olympics, stating that they will “absolutely not” be postponed.
“The IOC and the organizing committee are not considering cancellation or postponement—absolutely not at all,” said Seiko Hashimoto, a former Olympic bronze medalist and Japan’s Olympic minister.
Hashimoto’s comments came just days after Trump said he thinks the committee should consider postponing the 2020 Olympics because of the coronavirus outbreak.
“I just can’t see having no people there. In other words, not allowing people,” Trump said Thursday at the White House. “Maybe, and this is just my idea, maybe they postpone it for a year.”