High-Level International Meets For July 2020
Western Australia is among locales on schedule to host a swimming meet during the month of July, the first since coronavirus restrictions have been lifted.
Speedo Becomes Official Sponsor of Chinese National Swimming Team
Speedo is the new exclusive partner of the Chinese National Team, an extension of the brand’s official partnership with the Chinese Swimming Association.
Ryosuke Irie Hits 100 Back Mark Of 53.1 In Unofficial Time Trial
30-year-old Ryosuke Irie established a strong 53.10 100 backstroke baseline as he gets back to training with a home-based Olympic Games just over 1 year away.
Japanese Olympic Icon Kosuke Kitajima Appointed Chairman Of Tokyo Swimming Assn
Retired Japanese swimming icon Kosuke Kitajima has been appointed Chairman of the Tokyo Swimming Association after having served as Vice the last 2 years.
Olympic Champion Kosuke Hagino: ‘The Extra Year Of Preparation Is A Gift’
New father Kosuke Hagino is readjusting his perspective with any extra year of training in the quest of defending his 400m IM Olympic gold medal.
Katie Ledecky Gives Glimpse Into Her Tokyo Olympic Games Schedule
Although she says she doesn’t count on a certain number of medals, American Katie Ledecky does have her eye on a certain number of events in Tokyo.
Japan Releases Protocols For Returning To Domestic Competition
Japan’s aquatic governing body, JASF, has published one of the first sets of guidelines specific to competitions themselves.
Next Year’s Olympics Have Secured 80% Of Venues, As Candidate Wants Event Nixed
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games organizers announced that 80% of the venues required to host the event have been secured for next summer.
Japan’s Safety Guidelines Specifically Address Athletes’ Mental Health
The Japanese Swimming Federation (JASF) included mindful steps to help ensure that its athletes’ mental health is taken into account when returning.
Japanese Record Holder Rikako Ikee’s New Coach Revealed
19-year-old Rikako Ikee has selected a new coach as she resumes training in and out of the water in pursuit of a Paris 2024 appearance.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Hangzhou 2022 Goes Underground
Catch up on this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring swimming stories spanning Arizona to Panama to China to Australia.
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.
Officials Target Spring For Decision On Any Possible Addt’l Olympic Changes
“A possible decision on further Olympic postponement will be made ‘in the spring if questions over the coronavirus crisis persist,’ says top Olympic official.
Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Men’s 200 Fly
As we explore the evolution of the 21st century face of the men’s 200 fly thus far, who do you think will become the 2020s face of the men’s 200 fly?
Beyond The Lane Lines: VDB Baby, Naoko’s New Role & Brighouse Recognition
Catch up on the latest Beyond the Lane Lines news featuring Cameron van der Burgh, Imoto Naoko and a rare swimming coin worth thousands.