Japanese Olympic Committee Official Calls For Postponement Of 2020 Games
Kaori Yamaguchi, one of 23 executive board members on the Japanese Olympic Committee, has called for the postponement of the 2020 Games.
Swimming Canada CEO Issues Statement Supporting Olympic Postponement
Ahmed El-Awadi “is very much aligned with many of the points” made by USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey regarding postponing the 2020 Olympics for one year.
Paolo Barelli Speaks Out About Need To Postpone 2020 Games
Italian Swimming Federation president believes that with many athletes unable to train it’s unrealistic for the IOC to continue to plan on running the Games.
Arthur Albiero Speaks On Louisville Training Situation, Olympic Realities
“The fear is I don’t know that we have any answers right now,” Albiero said regarding the training plan for his athletes moving forward.
NCAA “Unlikely” To Grant An Extra Year Of Eligibility To Winter Athletes
The NCAA is reportedly unlikely to grant an additional year of eligibility to the winter athletes who had their seasons cut short due to the coronavirus.
NFHS Proposed Rule Changes For 2020-21 Includes Suit Clarification
One of the proposed changes for next season looks to remove the ambiguity out of decisions made by officials regarding suit etiquette.
Toronto Titans Announce World Champion Kylie Masse As First Signing
Kylie Masse is the first official signing of the Toronto Titans, one of two new franchises joining the International Swimming League for its second season.
WATCH: Federica Pellegrini Time Trials 53.6 100 Free
Federica Pellegrini time-trialled one of the fastest 100 frees of her career on Tuesday, clocking 53.6 as she replaces the cancelled Olympic Trials.
Former NCAA All-American Lee Michaud Named President Of USA Diving
Michaud’s hiring marks the latest change the organization has undergone over the last few years. Former CEO Terry Bassett resigned in February.
Latest US Coronavirus Guidelines Recommend Groups No Bigger Than 10
A new set of guidelines for Americans was issued by President Donald Trump on Monday, including limiting gatherings to 10 people or fewer.
Seattle Metropolitan Suspends Practice, Statewide Shutdown Issued In Washington
“In this case, we felt that we have a responsibility not just to the membership, but also to the community at large,” said SMAC President Jim Hong.
NCAA Agrees To Grant Division I & III Spring Athletes Eligibility Relief
The NCAA Council Coordination Committee has agreed to grant a year of eligibility relief to spring athletes due to the season’s cancellation.
Corona-Hunter Ralph Baric Is a Former NC State Swimmer
Ralph Baric, one of the world’s leading experts on the coronavirus, was a distance swimmer with NC State back in the 1970s.
All Michigan High School (MHSAA) Postseason Events Suspended
All remaining Michigan High School postseason events have been suspended, including the Lower Peninsula Boys Swimming & Diving Finals, scheduled Mar.13-14.
Olympic Torch Relay Suspended In Greece Due To COVID-19
The remaining dates of the Olympic Torch Relay’s trek through Greece have been cancelled to avoid spreading the coronavirus further.
