IOC Issues Gender Equality Statement Following “Inappropriate” Mori Comments
The International Olympic Committee released a statement reaffirming its commitment to gender equality following the Tokyo 2020 President’s remarks last week.
IOC Publishes Tokyo Olympic Playbook For Broadcasters, Press
The key in these playbooks was the regulations in terms of contact with athletes throughout the Games, in terms of both watching events and interviews.
Tokyo Olympics Chief Follows Sexist Remarks With Apology, Won’t Resign
83-year-old Yoshiro Mori was quoted as saying that women talk too much and that board meetings with females “would take a lot of time.”
Belmont Pool Replacement Project Seeks Approval At Commission Hearing Feb. 11
The project advisory committee is asking members of the swimming community to send correspondence encouraging the commission to approve the plan.
Seniors Shine As Houston Sweeps All 14 Events Against Rice
Houston fourth-year Ioanna Sacha had a standout performance on Senior Day, winning three individual events while swimming on the victorious 200 medley relay.
NCAA Asks U.S. Supreme Court For “Ample Latitude” To Govern College Sports
The NCAA disputes a ruling made by the U.S. Court of Appeals from the Ninth Circuit that it believes blurs the line between college and pro sports.
2021 NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships Cancelled
The D3 championships were scheduled for March 17-20 in Federal Way, Washington.
NAIA Cancels Swimming & Diving National Championships
The NAIA Championships have been cancelled after the Columbus Aquatic Center determined it couldn’t fulfill its hosting obligations due to COVID-19 concerns.
Amazon Prime Secures Australian Championship Streaming Rights For Two Years
The exclusive two-year agreement between Amazon and Swimming Australia will allow various national championship meets to be streamed on Prime Video.
WADA Does Not Appeal CAS Sanction on RUSADA Despite Disappointment With Panel
The World Anti-Doping Agency won’t appeal the CAS decision to maintain RUSADA’s international sporting ban at two years.
La Salle University Lays Out Fundraising Pathway To Revive Men’s Swim & Dive
Cut in September, the men’s swimming & diving program now has a concrete path to being reinstated.
Brazilian Women’s Relays Will Have Qualifying Opportunity For Tokyo At Trials
With zero Olympic relay spots locked up, the Brazilian women will now have the opportunity to put up qualifying times at the nation’s Olympic Trials in April.
Senator Wicker Appoints Four To State of U.S. Olympics & Paralympics Commission
12 have been named to the 16-member commission, which is tasked with reviewing several aspects of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
Iowa Swimmers Post $360,000 Bond In Title IX Lawsuit Against University
The four Hawkeye swimmers suing the school for Title IX compliance have shown that they’re in for the long haul.
No Return In Sight For Ohio State SC: “The Impact Has Become Unsurmountable”
The Buckeye Aquatic Academy, which includes both the Ohio State Swim Club and Diving Club, is no longer affiliated with Ohio State University.