Beyond The Lane Lines: USA Gymnastics Going Broke
Catch up on news around the world, including the USA, Germany and Scotland, with this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Tokyo Considering Spectator-Less Olympics But With Big Economic Impact
As the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee considers a spectator-less Olympics, the economic impact of such a decision is being studied.
Positive Step For Heemskerk In Ousted Olympic 50 Freestyle Situation
There’s a new development regarding Dutch Olympian Femke Heemskerk’s Olympic qualification situation for the women’s 50m freestyle.
Ryan & Greene Pre-Selected For Irish Olympic Squad With Policy Revisions
Swim Ireland news: breaststroker Darragh Greene and backstroker Shane Ryan can now both be officially considered for the Olympic Games.
Rikako Ikee Entered In Fly Events For February’s Tokyo Open
A string of high-profile domestic meets is taking place in Japan over the next several weeks, with the Tokyo Open slated for February 20th & 21st.
High-Level International Meets For February 2021
British swimmers Adam Peaty & James Guy look to race at the Manchester International, one of many Olympic-qualifying meets on the schedule for February 2021.
2021 McCullagh International Postponed To After Olympics
Swim Ireland and Swim Ulster have announced the postponement of this year’s McCullagh International due to coronavirus concerns.
Toussaint & Kamminga Go Sub-Minute To Finish Up Flanders
The 2021 Flanders Qualification Meet concluded today in Belgium, with Femke Heemskerk, Arno Kamminga and more in the water to flex their racing muscles.
Swimming Australia President Perkins Looks To Possible Tokyo ‘Plan B’
Regarding media reports indicating the possibility of a cancelled 2020 Olympic Games, Swimming Australia has released its own statements regarding ”plan B.’
Watch Shoma Sato’s World-Class 2:06.7 200 Breaststroke
Watch 19-year-old Shoma Sato of Japan throw down a performance that makes him the world’s 4th fastest 200m breaststroker of all-time.
McKeown Posts 2:05.51 200 Back Stunner To Wrap Up South Aussies
Australia’s Kaylee McKeown continued her momentum down under tonight, taking the women’s 200m back in a super quick 2:05.51.
Calling Tokyo: 19-Yr-Old Shoma Sato Scorches 2:06.78 200 Breast
At just 19 years of age, Japan’s Shoma Sato just became the world’s 4th fastest 200m breaststroker of all-time, joining the exclusive 2:06 club.
World Ranking Shakeups Close Out 2021 Kosuke Kitajima Cup
Japanese IM queen Yui Ohashi was among the swimmers making some world ranking moves on the final day of the 2021 Kosuke Kitajima Cup.
Flanders: Kamminga Tops Koch, Heemskerk Posts Season-Best 100 Free
Day 1 of the 2021 Flanders Qualification Meet saw big guns Arno Kamminga, Marco Koch and Femke Heemskerk among its top tier of talent.
2021 South Aussies Day 2: McKeown 58.6 100 Back, Temple 51.6 100 Fly
Check out how the likes of Kaylee McKeown, Madi Wilson and Matt Temple fared on day 2 of the 2021 South Australian State Open Championships.
