NBC Television Ratings for Beijing 2022 Olympic Games Fall 40%
While NBC’s television ratings for the Olympic Games continue to fall, the network also boasts increases in digital exposure of the events.
Olympic Champion Zach Apple On Highs, Lows, and In-Betweens
Zach Apple breaks down his entire swimming career, from his college whirlwind with three schools to his Olympics highs and lows (and yes, that relay).
Court of Arbitration for Sport and WADA Engage in Public Spat Ahead of Beijing
The WADA report from after the Tokyo Olympics criticized “the lack of anti-doping knowledge” of some CAS Anti-Doping Division members.
Olympic News Roundup: Indiana Will Allow Sports Betting on Olympic Events
Catch up on the biggest Olympic and Paralympic storylines outside of the swimming world. Indiana will allow sports betting on Olympic events.
Olympic News Roundup: Countries Discourage Athletes from Personal Phone Use
Catch up on the biggest Olympic and Paralympic storylines outside of the swimming world. Countries are warning their athletes against phone use in Beijing
Dressel Recaps Tokyo Triumph, Leaning On Phelps, Post-Olympic Break & More
“At these Olympic Games I probably texted Michael more than my wife!,” Caeleb Dressel says of Olympic icon Phelps during Tokyo.
MacNeil And Hayden Named 2021 Aquatics Canada Athletes of the Year
Olympic medalists Maggie MacNeil and Brent Hayden were honored by Aquatics Canada for their performances at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Research Shows No COVID-19 Spread Between Tokyo Athletes, Local Residents
New data from the Japanese Government has confirmed there was no spread of COVID-19 between Tokyo’s population and the Olympic/Paralympic athletes.
2021 Swammy Awards: Heart of a Champion Award, Rikako Ikee
Rikako Ikee has been honored with the 2021 Heart of a Champion Award winner for her accomplishments two years after her leukemia diagnosis.
Jack Spitser’s Top Swimming Photos of 2021
Jack Spitser compiled his favorite and most memorable images from the year, highlighted by the Olympic Trials and Olympic Games this summer.
Olympic News Roundup: Tokyo Olympics Costs Lower Than Anticipated
Catch up on the biggest Olympic and Paralympic storylines outside of the swimming world, featuring stories about Tokyo, the NHL, and Salt Lake City.
Lydia Jacoby Gets Olympic Tattoo from Same Artist as Another Famed Olympian
17-year old Lydia Jacoby got her Olympic rings tattoo on Sunday; 9 years ago, Chris Collinsworth gave a tattoo to another American 17-year old swimmer that you’ve probably heard of.
2021 Swammy Awards: African Female Swimmer of the Year, Tatjana Schoenmaker
In a matter of days, Schoenmaker established 2 new Olympic records, a world record, and won Olympic silver and bronze for South Africa.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Watched By More Than 3 Billion People
According to the IOC, a total of 3.05 billion unique viewers tuned in to coverage across linear TV and digital platforms.
Shouts From The Stands: Was Ledecky’s Tokyo 200 Free A Fluke?
With the 200/1500 double, Ledecky was well off her season-best time and finished outside of the podium in the women’s 200 free in Tokyo.
