Read, Watch, Play: What Elite Swimmers Around The World Are Doing At Home
Does Bruno Fratus love Monopoly? Which book is helping Aimee Willmott pass the time? Check out what elite swimmers are reading, watching & gaming while home.
IOC Expected To Unveil Dates For Postponed Games In April
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will set the dates for the rescheduled Tokyo Games in about three weeks’ time.
Michael Phelps: “I Would Have Straight Punted” Had The 2012 OLY Been Postponed
Read how the GOAT, America’s Michael Phelps, believes he would have reacted had the 2008, 2012 or 2016 Olympic Games been postponed.
Two-Time 2019 World Champion Daiya Seto Remains Auto-Qualified For 2021 Games
Two-time gold medalist at last year’s FINA World Aquatic Championships will remain auto-qualified for the Summer Olympic Games, now postponed to 2021.
Last Remaining Int’l Competition, Japan Swim, Officially Cancelled
The inevitable has finally been announced, as the remaining elite international swimming event of the Japan Swim has officially been cancelled.
Olympic Torch Relay Due To Start March 26th Postponed With Move To 2021
Tokyo 2020 has decided to postpone the Olympic Torch Relay, which was scheduled to start on March 26th. This is as a result of the Games moving to 2021.
Japan Swim Olympic-Qualifying Event In Limbo As Games Moved To 2021
As of today, the 2020 Japan Swim remains on the international calendar, essentially representing the sole elite swimming meet for the month of April.
Japanese Prime Minister Abe Now Considers Olympic Postponement
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in Parliament today that the world isn’t in the right position to hold the Games.
Japanese Olympic Committee Official Calls For Postponement Of 2020 Games
Kaori Yamaguchi, one of 23 executive board members on the Japanese Olympic Committee, has called for the postponement of the 2020 Games.
2020 Japan Swim (Olympic Trials) To Include Pre-Entry Temperature Checks
The Japanese Swimming Federation has instituted temperature checks at its upcoming Olympic-qualifier of the 2020 Japan Swim.
Japanese Olympic Swimmer Naoko Imoto Appointed Torch Relay Anchor In Greece
Retired 1996 Olympic swimmer Naoko Imoto of Japan was a last-minute addition to receive the Olympic flame during a downsized handover in Athens.
On the Anniversary of Kenneth To’s Death, Caring Remains the Greatest Legacy
Kenneth To died one year ago today, and his caring, humble, and compassionate approach to people seems more relevant today than ever.
China Reportedly Planning to Contain 600 Athletes in Paris Ahead of Tokyo Games
According to Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates, Chinaese athletes will gather at a Paris university and go straight to Tokto from there.
Poll of Japanese Citizens Favors Postponing 2020 Tokyo Olympics for Coronavirus
A poll of the Japanese population published by the Kyodo News report that 70% of respondents do not believe the Tokyo Olympic Games should go on as planned.
Good Swimming News: Japan’s Rikako Ikee Is Back In The Water
Insert some good swimming news into your day with the fact that Japan’s Rikako Ikee is back in the water, just over a year post-leukemia diagnosis.