Articles by Anya Pelshaw

How to Watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in the U.S. and Around the World

Here is the list of broadcasting networks for each country by continent. NBC Universal has paid to broadcast for the United States.

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Doctor Remembers Battling Racism to Achieve U.S. Water Polo Olympic Dream

Former U.S. water polo Olympian Omar Amr recalled his experience with racism as he worked for his Olympic dream in a recent segment on CBS’ This Morning.

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Learn to Swim Program Launches in Cincinnati for Low Income Families

Cincinnati’s Mercy Health and former Xavier University swimmer Tony Miller partnered together to provide free swimming lessons to help stop child drownings.

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Greece to Send 12 Swimmers to Tokyo

The Greek swimming roster going to Tokyo features 3x Olympian and 2019 World Championships 50 freestyle silver medalist Kristian Gkolomeev.

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Nepal announces Two Swimmer Roster for Tokyo Games

Gaurika Singh will represent Nepal in her second straight Olympic Games and Alex Shah will compete in his first. Both received FINA Universality invitations.

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BVI and Honduras Set to have swimmers as flag bearers

BVI will have sprinter Elinah Phillip be their flag bearer, and Honduras will have breaststroker Julio Horrego as their flag bearer.

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Swimming Sisters to Perform on America’s Got Talent Tonight

Tune into America’s Got Talent on NBC tonight at 8pm EST/7 pm CST to watch the audition for Hello Sister, a band made up of three swimming sisters.

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Former College Swimmer Matt Mauser on America’s Got Talent

Matt Mauser, who swam collegiately at Cal Poly, appeared on the latest episode of America’s Got Talent on NBC, where he opened up about a tragedy in his life.

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Andre Calvelo Receives Maximum Four-Year Ban after Positive Steroid Test

Brazil’s Andre Calvelo has been given the maximum 4-year suspension after testing positive for a banned substance back in April.

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Tokyo 2020 US Olympic Team Birthdays and Zodiac Signs

World Record holder, Caeleb Dressel is one of only two members of the US Olympic swimming roster that was born on a Friday.

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Follow the Hungarian Olympic Roster on Instagram and Twitter

As the Tokyo Games closely approach, follow the Hungarian roster on Instagram and Twitter. The roster features world record holder Katinka Hosszu.

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Guatemala will send 2 swimmers to Tokyo 2020 Games

Guatemala will be represented by two swimmers at the Tokyo 2020 Games, including former Auburn swimmer Luis Martinez in the 100 butterfly.

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Follow the French 2020 Olympic Swimming Roster on Instagram and Twitter

Here is the complete list of Instagram and Twitter usernames for the French roster featuring Rio 50 freestyle men’s silver medalist, Florent Manaudou.

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Follow the 2020 Italian Olympic Roster on Instagram and Twitter

Follow the Italian Olympic roster as they prepare for Tokyo. The roster includes 200 meter freestyle world record holder Federica Pellegrini.

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Marshall University Adds 2 Assistant Coaches to Women’s Swimming Staff

James Bretscher will join Marshall University from NC State to be an assistant coach and Erin Song will join as a volunteer/leadership coach.

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