Breeja Larson Looking To Join Bowman At ASU, Currently “In Limbo”
The 2012 Olympic gold medalist is aiming to join Bob Bowman at Arizona State University in the lead-up to the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Cook, Vanderpool-Wallace Share Protest Perspectives On UVA’S Trash Talk Tuesday
Virginia alum Cynthia Cook and three-time Bahamian Olympian Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace discussed racism issues on UVA’s Trash Talk Tuesday on June 9.
Lia Neal, Cullen Jones & Anthony Ervin Run “Swimmers For Change” Webinar
The initiative aims to provide a platform to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement while combatting systemic racism in the US.
Schroeder YMCA To Run Multiple Meets This Summer, Beginning July 3
Schroeder YMCA in Brown Deer, Wisconsin will host an intrasquad meet July 3, a dual meet July 11, and then a larger competition in late July/early August.
Keaton Jones & Neptune Teammates Swim 25 Miles In 24 Hours For PPE Funds
Five swam one mile every 24 hours, adding a 25th one at the end, to raise money for COVID-19 PPE as part of the “Going the Extra Mile Challenge.”
Olympic Channel Running Global Olympic Day Workout June 23
The Olympic Channel has been featuring Olympians doing at-home workouts amidst the global pandemic, and on Olympic Day it will have the biggest one yet.
Former IAAF President Admits To Slowing The Handling Of Russian Doping Cases
Lamine Diack admitted to slowing the handling of Russian doping cases between 2011-2013 in front of a French court on Thursday.
Tokyo 2020, IOC Look Toward Simplified Games, Present Progress Reports
Tokyo 2020 and the IOC released documents on positioning, principles for re-planning, and a roadmap to the Games on Tuesday.
Sue Welsh Named 2020 YMCA Swimming Coach of the Year
Welsh has coached the Hamilton Area YMCA team for 38 years, building a successful program while also developing athletes with skills in and out of the pool.
U.S. Olympic Training Centers Getting Set To Reopen At Limited Capacity
The USOPC is looking to reopen the OTC in Colorado Springs on June 22, with as few as 15 athletes living there to begin with.
Brazilian Olympic Committee Sending Athletes To Europe For Training
Athletes from various Olympic sports will have flights, accommodation and meals paid for over a six-month period, with Portugal the first confirmed location.
Corruption Trial Involving Former IAAF President Underway In Paris
Lamine Diack, who was the president of the IAAF until 2015, is being tried for corruption, money laundering and breach of trust.
All Canadian University Fall National Championships Cancelled
U SPORTS announced that fall sports would not take place, and that practices depend on facility availability.
Coach Kipp To USC Alumni: “I Humbly Accept The Challenge Of Representing You”
Upon being hired as the new head coach, Jeremy Kipp issued a letter to Trojan alumni letting them know he’s committed to leading the program to success.
Arthur Albiero Discusses Olympic Postponement, Hopes Of Returning To Training
Albiero talked about how the delay of the Olympics until 2021 impacts him and his athletes, the process of returning to practice, and much more.