Pollution Concerns Arise Around Tokyo Site for Triathlon & Open Water Swimming
While the worst of the heat fears seem to be waning for open water swimmers, triathletes, and other outdoor athletes, the issue of water quality persists.
Sebastian, Pigniatiello, Bardach, And Grassi Make Up 2020 Argentine OLY Squad
Sebastien, Bardach, and Grassi will be repping Argentine at their second straight debut while Pignatiello will make her Olympic debut.
Belmonte To Swim 400 IM, 800/1500 Free In Tokyo, Won’t Defend 200 Fly Title
The Spanish Olympic Champion won’t race the 200 butterfly in Tokyo which is the event that she won gold in back in 2016.
Nepal announces Two Swimmer Roster for Tokyo Games
Gaurika Singh will represent Nepal in her second straight Olympic Games and Alex Shah will compete in his first. Both received FINA Universality invitations.
The Last Time Tokyo Hosted The Games: 1964 Olympic Retrospective
The 1964 Olympics were the first Games ever held in Asia, and also marked the first time worldwide satellite broadcasts were used.
CAS Opens Legal and Anti-Doping Field Offices in Tokyo For 2020 Olympic Games
The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) anti-doping office played a huge role at the 2016 Olympics where multiple swimmers had recent positive test results.
19 Swimmers Set To Compete For Canada At Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Aurélie Rivard, Canada’s flag bearer at the 2016 Closing Ceremony, leads the way for the team coming off of three gold and one silver medal in Rio.
Nobel Peace Prize Awardee Professor Muhammad Yunus To Receive Olympic Laurel
The distinction was created by the IOC to honour outstanding individuals for their achievements in education, culture, development and peace through sport.
After Brief Delay in Hawaii, U.S. Olympic Swim Team Arrives in Tokyo
The U.S. Olympic Swim Team has arrived in Tokyo after spending about a week and a half at training camp in Hawaii getting ready.
Ariarne Titmus: “I’m Going To Have To Be At My Absolute Best To Beat Katie”
20-year-old Ariarne Titmus of Australia looks ahead to her series of battles against American Katie Ledecky at the Olympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Peaty & An Ocean of 58’s In M 100 Breast
When you own the 16 fastest swims ever in an event, it’s your crown to lose. But who will join Great Britain’s Adam Peaty on the Tokyo 100 breast podium?
USOPC Announces Historic 613 Person Roster for 2020 Olympic Games
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced a roster of 613 athletes who will be representing the US at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: McKeown Staking Claim in Women’s 200 Back
In the absence of world record holder Regan Smith, Australian Kaylee McKeown will be in a league of her own in the women’s 200 backstroke in Tokyo.
Two Russian Olympic Swimmers Provisionally Suspended for Doping Violations
Aleksandr Kudashev was scheduled to swim the 200 fly and Veronika Andrusenko (above) was set to swim the 200 free at the Tokyo Olympics in less than two weeks
Emily Santos and Tyler Christianson To Represent Panama At Tokyo 2020
Santos will race the women’s 100 breaststroke and Christianson is entered to race both the men’s 200 breaststroke and 200 IM.