Two Swimmers Named to Refugee Olympic Team
Yusra Mardini, a native of Syria, has been named to the Refugee Olympic Team for the second time. She will be joined by 28 other athletes in Tokyo.
Mitch Larkin Finally Chooses 200 IM over 200 Back for Olympic Trials Schedule
Mitch Larkin, the defending Olympic silver medalist in the 200 backstroke, has opted to race the 200 IM instead at next week’s Olympic Trials.
5 Big Questions Ahead Of Australian Olympic Trials
Mitch Larkin is currently ranked among the top 5 swimmers in the world across the 100m back, 200m back and 200m IM events but will he race all 3 in Tokyo?
Non-High-Performance Victorians Shut Out Of Aussie Trials Due To Travel Rules
Olympic hopefuls granted an interstate travel exemption are still being denied access to race at the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials.
Rio Silver Medalist Maddie Groves Withdraws From Aussie Trials
26-year-old Olympic silver medalist from Rio, Maddie Groves, says she is ‘relieved’ about her decision to not compete at the Australian Olympic Trials.
Aussie Sprint Prodigy Flynn Southam Talks Opting Out Of Trials
The Australian Olympic Trials begin on Saturday but 15-year-old Flynn Southam has opted not to compete at the prestigious event.
Greek Relays Back In For Tokyo
It has been a roller coaster ride for the Greeks as their qualification status for Tokyo has changed over the past few days.
Ireland, Switzerland Qualify Relays For Tokyo; Greeks Out
Ireland has qualified relays for the Olympics for the first time in 49 years. Greece, who put up qualifying times last week, is not on the list of qualfiers.
Final Olympic Relay Qualification Standings
Teams have been jockeying for the four Wildcard relay qualification places to secure a place at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics.
FINA Postpones World Junior Swimming Championships Until 2022 Amid Pandemic
The meet, originally scheduled for late August in Kazan, Russia, will be moved to August of 2022 instead, the Russian Federation says.
Former Aussie Head Coach Verhaeren To Take Over French Squads Post-Tokyo
Former Australian head coach Jacco Verhaeren may have left his post down under, but he’s now taking over a swimming powerhouse once again.
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.
Olympic Champion Mack Horton Among Athletes Fleeing Melbourne Amid Oubreak
In an effort to outrun a coronavirus outbreak brewing in the city of Melbourne, 27 Australian swimmers and coaches fled for the Gold Coast, Queensland.
Initial Entries Revealed For Australian Olympic Trials
The Australian Swimming Trials are slated for next month, with the nation’s biggest stars set to take to the pool in South Australia.
World Leader Kaylee McKeown Won’t Swim 400 IM at Australian Olympic Trials
Australian teenager Kaylee McKeown will skip the 400 IM and race the 100 back, 200 back, and 200 IM at June’s Australian Olympic Trials.