Chinese Distance Star Li Bingjie Tests Positive for COVID-19 at SC Worlds
According to her American coach Mark Schubert, Chinese distance star Li Bingjie has tested positive for COVID-19 after scratching several of her events.
Erica Sullivan Missed Texas’ Season-Opening Invite With Illness
Sullivan was one of three prominent names on the Texas women’s roster to miss the “Dust Off Your Boots Invitational” with TCU on Friday.
Why Can Unvaccinated Swimmers Compete in Australia When Novak Djokovic Couldn’t?
Australia’s easing of COVID-19 restrictions last month paved the way for unvaccinated American swimmer Michael Andrew to compete at the Duel in the Pool.
Olympic 10k Champion Florian Wellbrock Withdraws from Open Water Races at Euros
German swimmer Florian Wellbrock, who dealt with a COVID-19 infection since the World Championships, won’t race the open water events in Rome.
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Wellbrock’s Coach: World Championship Medalist Likely to Skip 800 Free at Euros
Florian Wellbrock (above) and Lukas Maertens both had bouts of COVID-19 after the World Championships, with both likely to skip a race at Euros as a result.
Daniel Jervis Withdraws from Commonwealth Games After COVID-19 Infection
Welsh swimmer Daniel Jervis entered the 2022 Commonwealth Games as a big favorite in the 1500 free, but he withdrew from Tuesday morning’s preliminary heats.
Wellbrock Comes Down With COVID, Euros Schedule Uncertain
German distance freestyle ace Florian Wellbrock has faced a setback in his preparation for the upcoming European Championships beginning in mid-August.
Sarah Sjostrom, Kira Toussaint Join List of Post-Worlds COVID-19 Positives
Sarah Sjostrom and Kira Toussaint both attended an event sponsored by swimwear brand arena after Worlds. Noe Ponti, who also tested positive, was at that event too.
Joey Tepper Is Latest World Championship Swimmer Hit by COVID-19
After initially not making the World Championship team, Simon Lamar (above) will now have two swims this week in Budapest.
Ray Looze: Lilly King Racing At “80% of Her Capability” At World Championships
“She’s doing the best she can,” Looze said. “It doesn’t take a genius to kind of know what’s going on, given the world around us.”
Drew Kibler Left Off U.S. 400 Free Relay Due To COVID Protocols
Kibler was pulled from the relay due to “COVID Prtocolo travel delays,” according to a statement from USA Swimming.
FINA Won’t Require Isolation for COVID-19 Close Contacts at Worlds If Vaccinated
While individuals will not be required to be vaccinated to participate in the World Championships, vaccinated individuals will be treated differently when positive tests inevitably happen.
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