USA SWIMMING OLYMPIC TRIALS

USA Swimming Olympic Trials Rescheduled for June 2021 in Omaha

Following unprecedented events around the globe, including the postponement of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and many of the associated qualifying competitions, USA Swimming today announced that it has rescheduled its 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials – Swimming to June 13-20, 2021 at the CHI Health Center Omaha, in Omaha, Nebraska.

The rescheduled Olympic Trials will be the sole qualifier for pool swimmers on the U.S. Olympic Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan in July 2021. The 2021 Olympic Trials event schedule will remain the same across the 15-session, eight-day event.

“We are incredibly thankful to the USOPC, NBC, the Omaha Sports Commission, the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority and every other partner involved in successfully moving an event of this magnitude to new dates that will best prepare our team to succeed in Tokyo in 2021,” USA Swimming Chief Operating Officer Mike Unger said. “Fans can expect to witness the same incredible level of competition and entertainment throughout this highlyanticipated event.” Ticket purchasers will have two options for the 2021 Olympic Trials event:

re-issuance of new tickets in the same seats for the same session(s)

ticket refunds within six months of the rescheduling announcement via the original point of purchase

Remaining tickets can be purchased through any Ticketmaster outlet nationwide or online at ticketmaster.com/swimtrials20, as well as at the CHI Health Center Omaha box office.

As of April 10, 2020, 1,213 athletes have qualified to compete at the Olympic Trials. At this time, we anticipate these successful trials cuts will be accepted for the 2021 event. Updated Trials qualifying standards will be released ahead of the official return to competition across the U.S.

The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with USA Swimming. ◀

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Federica Pellegrini Resets Focus To Fifth Olympics 17 Years After Debut

by Liz Byrnes

Federica Pellegrini has reset her sights following the postponement of Tokyo 2020 and is now looking to her fifth Olympics, 17 years after her debut at Athens 2004.

Pellegrini won gold and silver in the 200 free at Beijing 2008 and in Athens where she stood on the podium just 12 days after turning 16. career of really many years.

“I’m not worried about the reasons, but in a year in swimming many things change, maybe in a year a new girl comes out.”

Neither did Pellegrini want to look too far ahead, saying:

There was double disappointment in London in 2012 with two fifth places in the 200 and 400 before desolation in Rio de Janiero four years later when she was locked out of the medals by one place over four lengths.

‘La Divina’ had qualified for Tokyo 2020 but the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic meant it was moved back a year to July 2021 when she will be days from her 33rd birthday.

With 17 years separating her first and final Olympics, it would be astonishing should Pellegrini reach the podium.

The ‘Lioness of Verona’ has shown no signs of slowing down in desire or achievement and last year claimed a 200 free medal for the eighth consecutive World Championships when she won gold in Gwangju, South Korea

Her’s is a career to pore over but it still has some way to run starting with Tokyo 2020 in 2021.

And what of the European Championships the following year? The Foro Italico the stage where Pellegrini reigned supreme at the 2009 worlds. Who knows? Hard to imagine the court without its queen but for now the 31-year-old is resetting her focus to Japan.

Pellegrini appeared on the Tutto Convocati show on Radio 24 where she said: “Ready for 2021? Wait a minute, let’s get out of this quarantine and get back on track. We professionals are losing a lot of work, we lose a lot.”

Italy has been in lockdown since 9 March because of the pandemic which has seen the death toll in the country exceed 20,000.

Some measures are now being relaxed but it is hard to see when life will get back to normal – whatever that means given the impact of the coronavirus across all levels of society.

Pellegrini has raised 66,050 euros for a hospital in Bergamo – the epicentre of COVID-19 in Italy – by auctioning off 59 items of memorabilia including the goggles she wore enroute to 200 gold in Beijing.

Pellegrini will welcome sport’s return when it does eventually happen and she hopes all sports will be recognised not only football.

“Sport is secondary to health, but secondary to nothing else, when sport can be restarted.

“I am sorry to hear only football these days, football brings money and the sales, but all other sports also exist.

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Swimming World Seeking Next Class of Summer Interns for Journalism and Social Media

A Call for Journalist and Social Media Summer Interns

Swimming World Magazine, as part of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, is seeking a gifted group of writers and content creators for the summer who are interested in enhancing their journalism and social media skills, while garnering valuable experience to add to their resumes. Our successful internship programs have connected interns with jobs in related fields across the country!

Journalist Intern Program

Our journalist interns will learn the ropes from our senior writers by assisting them with a variety of journalism projects. As an intern, you will learn a range of journalism skills such as:

Gathering information and research (and learning about aquatic sports in the process) Prioritizing and understanding how you fit into a news desk and wider news operation How to write a news story How to write a feature Writing for digital media Shorthand/recording and how they apply in law Understanding media law Legal and ethical considerations Using social media in journalism Technology tools for journalists

A large percentage of Swimming World’s most-read online content has been written by our stellar interns. Our cohort of interns significantly improves our ability to cover aquatic sports and events, and engage the worldwide community of athletes, coaches, fans, and enthusiasts!

Social Media Intern Program

Social media is a widely relied upon source for news, entertainment, and connection for people all over the world. At Swimming World and the International Swimming Hall of Fame, we use social media as a way to extend the reach of our news stories. We also use it to provide stories about people in the aquatics community, share photos and videos of events, re-share fun content we find, give inspiration for athletes at

all levels, celebrate the elite athletes in aquatic sports, and much more. As a social media intern you will learn about:

Social strategy and planning Guidelines and ethics for using social media on a professional level Working with influencers and brands Creating original content Using a variety of technology platforms Attention to detail

The Journalist Application Process

If you or someone you know – athlete, student, manager, grad assistant, etc. – is interested in gaining exposure and journalism experience this summer, please submit the following to Brandi West at BrandiW@swimmingworld.com

A brief bio including name, school, conference, major, class and how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. An aquatics-related writing sample. This may be an analysis piece, a feature story, or a training-specific article. Be sure to edit your story thoroughly. Look through our website to see examples of our intern stories! Please shoot for between 600 and 800 words and abide by Associated Press Style rules.

Applications are due Monday, April 27.

*Applicants will be notified of their selection by Friday, May 8. Selected applicants will begin on Monday, May 25. The internship will conclude Friday, August 21.

Social Media Application Process

If you or someone you know – athlete, student, manager, grad assistant, etc. – is interested in gaining exposure and social media experience this summer, please submit the following to Brandi West at BrandiW@swimmingworld.com

Screenshots, written work, or links to previous work in social media. This does not have to be aquatics related, as personal accounts are acceptable. Applications are due Monday, April 27.

*Applicants will be notified of their selection by Friday, May 8. Selected applicants will begin on Monday, May 25. The internship will conclude Friday, August 21.

The Nitty-Gritty

Do you like working from a coffee shop or from home? As long as you have access to email and WiFi, you can work for us! This internship is conducted via email and Slack – all work can be done remotely (U.S. or international). You must have excellent spelling, grammar and proofing skills.

If you are interested in a career in journalism, communications, marketing, social media, business, sports, public relations, blogging, writing, web content writing, or if you want to be an entrepreneur… YOU SHOULD APPLY! We want interns from all areas of aquatic sports – swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and open water swimming. ◀

Contact Brandi West with any questions at brandiw@swimmingworld.com.

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