FINA Releases Statement Regarding Sun Yang Judgement
FINA has released a statement regarding Sun Yang’s 8-year ban handed out by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday.
Le Clos Says ‘Not Punishing Drug Cheats’ is ‘Killing Generations of Swimmers’
Chad le Clos (left) has told CNN that not punishing drug cheats is “killing generations of swimmers” after Sun Yang was handed down an 8-year ban from the CAS
Sun Yang’s Reckoning Set For Morning Of Friday, February 28th
The Court Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says it will announce the decision on the Sun Yang case tomorrow, Friday, February 28th at 10 am local time (Swiss).
Pool-Naming Drama Stems From Mack Horton’s 2019 Podium Protest
Mack Horton’s behavior at the 2019 World Championships is having ripple effects more than 6 months later, as a facility weights donning his name.
FINA Supported Sun Yang Appeal That Would Have Thrown Out His Case, AP Reports
The Associated Press reports that FINA supported an appeal by Sun Yang that would have thrown out his anti-doping case before his November CAS appeal hearing.
Japanese Olympic Trials May Proceed Without Spectators
There is a change to the 2020 Japan Swim, the nation’s Olympic Trials, currently under consideration in light of COVID-19 concerns.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Liu Xiang Joins Olympic Campaign; Condorelli In The Sun
Get your fix on smaller swimming stories from around the web in this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Italian pro Santo Condorelli.
Tongan Athletes Forced to Evacuate Due to the Coronavirus
A group of 51 Tongan athletes, including swimmers, were finally evacuated from China earlier this week after being forced to stay due to the coronavirus
Tokyo 2020: IOC Fails To Investigate Alleged Labor Violations
As of last Aug. 57 people died resulting from heat-related illnesses between Jul. 29 and Aug. 4, among which was an Olympics construction worker.
Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Suspension of Aquatic Activities in Northern Italy
Italy’s Lombardy region is the country’s financial and industrial heart. It has seen 27 confirmed cases and 2 deaths in the coronavirus outbreak.
CHINADA Says They’ll Resume Anti-Doping Controls in China This Week
The Chinese anti-doping authority told WADA that they planned to resume anti-doping activity domestically this week, starting with high risk athletes.
High-Level International Meets For March 2020
Hang onto your swim caps, as March is just the beginning of the hectic Olympic-qualifying schedule that is already upon us with Tokyo just over 150 days away.
Chinese Olympic Trials Delayed Due To Coronavirus
The list of sporting events being postponed or outright cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak taking place throughout the world continues to grow.
Rikako Ikee Reflects On Difficult Year: “It’s A Miracle That I’m Alive”
“It’s a miracle that I’m alive, a miracle that I’m here,” says Rikako Ikee, Japan’s sprint superstar who has battled leukemia over the past year.
World Para Swimming World Series Stop Latest Cancellation for Coronavirus
A stop of the 7-meet series that was scheduled for Singapore in May has been cancelled. Singapore has the 2nd-highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.