Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Rylov Puts US Streak At Risk In 200 Back
The Americans have won sixth consecutive Olympic gold medals in the men’s 200 backstroke, but Evgeny Rylov is poised to put an end to that run.
Ranking The World Records Most Likely To Go Down In Tokyo: Men’s Edition
Already the world record holder in the 100 fly, Caeleb Dressel has eyes on the super-suited records in the men’s 50 and 100 freestyle in Tokyo.
U.S. Senator Calls On USOPC To Fix “Inequities” After Becca Meyers’ Withdrawal
Meyers announced she would not be swimming in Tokyo after being denied the accompaniment of her chosen personal care assistant.
Ous Mellouli Back In For Tokyo, Tunisian NOC Promises To Settle Dispute
After discussions with both the president of FINA and the Tunisian Olympic Committee, Ous Mellouli will indeed race in a sixth Olympics in Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Titmus Time In Women’s 200 Free
The women’s 200 free went from looking like a competitive field to a race for silver after what Ariarne Titmus did last month in Australia.
Ranking The World Records Most Likely To Go Down In Tokyo: Women’s Edition
Australia’s Ariarne Titmus has a legitimate shot to be apart of three world records in Tokyo.
13-Year-Old Antoine Destang Rips 25.36 50 Fly At 2021 Summer FLAGS
Destang, a Saint Lucia native out of the Bolles School Sharks, appears to be the fastest 13-year-old ever in the 50 fly.
Hungarian Canoe-Kayaker Withdraws From Olympics Due To Obligatory Vaccination
33-year-old Julia Schmid has been sent home by the Hungarian Olympic Committee after refusing to receive her vaccination prior to Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: The 1:44s Have Arrived In Men’s 200 Free
Great Britain’s Duncan Scott (pictured) leads a group of five men who have broken 1:45 in the men’s 200 free in 2021.
CAS Ad Hoc Division Dismisses Jennifer Harding-Marlin’s Case To Swim In Tokyo
Harding-Marlin alleged that the St. Kitts & Nevis Olympic Committee discriminated against her and requested to be nominated to swim in Tokyo.
David Curtiss Teams Up With Speedo For Collaboration Under New NIL Ruleset
Incoming NC State freshman David Curtiss has taken advantage of the NCAA’s new NIL ruleset, collaborating with swimwear brand Speedo.
British Coach Alan Bircher Not Nominated To Tokyo Staff Following Investigation
Bircher was named the head open water coach for the Tokyo Games in 2019 but will not be in Japan after Swim England conducted a 12-month investigation.
Nicholas Mahabir Moves To 21st Among 15-Year-Olds With 1:04.13 100 BR
Mahabir’s swim ranks him 21st all-time among 15-year-olds in the U.S., and 72nd in the 15-16 age group.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: New Cast of Characters In Men’s 400 Free
Elijah Winnington comes in as the odds-on favorite in the men’s 400 frees due to the absence of reigning Olympic and World Champions Mack Horton and Sun Yang.
From Idol To Teammates: McIntosh Watched Oleksiak In 2016, Joins Her In 2021
Summer McIntosh got a picture with Penny Oleksiak at the 2016 Olympic Trials. Five years later, the two are Canadian Olympic teammates.
