Hong Kong Women Move Into Third Olympic Wildcard Spot in 400 Medley Relay
Siobhan Haughey split 56.96 on the butterfly leg of the 400 medley as Hong Kong set a new national record of 4:01.77 on Sunday.
Alex Dawson Will Serve as Head Manager for US Olympic Swim Team in Tokyo
Alex Dawson, who was the head manager of the U.S. team at the 2019 World Championships, will serve in that role in Tokyo this summer as well.
Nomura Research Institute: Japan Would Lose $16 Billion with Games Cancellation
A report published by the Nomura Research Institute noted that canceling the Tokyo Olympic Games would result in the country of Japan losing $16 billion.
Greeks Move Into Final Olympic Spot in 400 Medley Relay by .01 Over the Irish
Greece’s time of 3:34.61 in the 400 medley relay moves them into the final Olympic Wildcard spot with four days left in qualifying.
Ian Thorpe to Join Seven Network for Olympic Swimming Coverage
On Monday, the news that Ian Thorpe would be joining Seven Network as a commentator broke, clearing up much uncertainty surrounding the issue.
Canadian Men Move Up to Top Wildcard in 400 Free Relay
The Canadian men improved their time in the 400 freestyle relay by nearly two seconds and now the Olympic Wildcard standings.
Japanese Newspaper, Olympic Sponsor, Pushes for Tokyo Cancellation or Delay
Olympic sponsor the Asahi Shimbun published a staff editorial yesterday urging the Japanese Prime Minister to either cancel or delay the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Swimmers Have Just Three More Days to Earn Olympic Trials Cuts
The end of the US Olympic Trials qualification period ends on Sunday. This weekend gives swimmers one last shot to earn cuts.
Katie Ledecky Is Chasing History, Again, in the Women’s 800 Freestyle
Katie Ledecky last set the World Record in the 800 freestyle in 2016 at the age of 19. She would be making history if she breaks it again.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Battle for Second in Men’s 200 Backstroke
Olympic champion Ryan Murphy leads a tight field in the men’s 200 backstroke, where the battle for the second spot is tight between 3 swimmers.
IOC Further Confirms Games to Take Place This Summer, Some Fans May Attend
With professional soccer and baseball games played in front of fans in Japan, voices calling for minimal Olympic attendance have begun to grow.
Tokyo 2020 Round-Up: Games Will Go Ahead ‘Even in State of Emergency’
The IOC has this week confirmed that the Olympic Games will ‘absolutely’ go ahead even if Tokyo remains in a state of emergency.
US State Department Adds Japan to Its “Level: 4 Do Not Travel” Advisory List
Almost exactly two months away from the first day of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the US State Department issued a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” warning for Japan.
STJD Allows Santos’ Time Trial to Stand, Will Be Added to Olympic Roster
Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has ruled that Gabriel Santos’ time trial of the 100 free at the Brazilian Olympic Selection meet can stand.
Belarus and Italy Move Into Top Wildcard Spots in 400 Medley Relay
Anastasiya Shkurdai and the Belarusian women twice broke their national record in the 400 Medley Relay on the last day of Euros