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UK Government announces dates for pools to re-open

The UK Government has this evening (Thursday 9th July) confirmed the dates when indoor and outdoor pools can re-open in England.

9 Jul 2020

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I really appreciate that I get to do something I love

Alys Thomas is grateful to be back in the pool as the first facility in Wales welcomes a select group back under the DCMS 'elite return to training' guidance.

8 Jul 2020

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O'Connor feeling lucky to be back

Siobhan-Marie O'Connor echo's the call for swimming pools to safely open for the public, whilst she talks about feeling re-energised for the postponed Tokyo Olympics.

4 Jul 2020

Dawson draws on experience after return to the water

Kathleen Dawson rediscovered her love for drawing portraits during lockdown - and now she is back in the pool, the three-time European medallist is beginning to look at what goals she may be able to pencil in for the year ahead.

29 Jul 2020

Dawson draws on experience after return to the water

29 Jul 2020

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Wilby passionate about the return of swimming

Somewhere on an alternative timeline, the swimming programme at Tokyo 2020 would be less than a month away, but as it is, the postponement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games means we are nearly 13 months away from that day.

1 Jul 2020

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Tom getting used to post-lockdown training at Bath

Tom Dean is slowly getting used to the new normal that is post-lockdown training at the National Centre in Bath - and the European champion's return to the water has made him realise just how much he loves what he does.

26 Jun 2020

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Dearing making important impacts out of the water

In the next of our Women In Water series, British marathon swimmer Alice Dearing explains some of the hugely important work she is doing away from competition - as well as discussing her return to the pool...

9 Jun 2020

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British Swimming Elite Athlete Return to Training Advisory

A small number of elite swimmers have been identified for a return to training under the recently published guidance set out by the DCMS.

26 May 2020

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Hibbott ready to take the next step

Aquatics activity has been largely on hold over the last couple of months, but that hasn’t stopped Holly Hibbott planning for the future.

7 May 2020

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International aquatics calendar starting to take shape

After extensive discussions between all international federations, the aquatics calendar is starting to take shape again, following the postponement of a number of events.

6 May 2020

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LEN cancels 2020 European Junior Championships

LEN, the governing body for aquatics in Europe, has today confirmed the cancellation of the 2020 European Junior Championships for all disciplines.

1 May 2020

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How Tancock's Christmas world record dream became reality

See how a prized Christmas present helped drive Liam Tancock on to break the Men's 50m Backstroke world record during his illustrious career...

30 Apr 2020

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British Swimming doctor doing his bit on the frontline

British Swimming’s Chief Medical Officer Guy Evans is doing his bit to help fight the spread of coronavirus, working for the NHS during the current global pandemic.

29 Apr 2020

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Hopkin using virtual training to facilitate Loughborough Switch

This last few weeks have been anything but what Anna Hopkin had envisaged, but the same can be said for everyone during this unprecedented period of lockdown.

24 Apr 2020