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.
Kristof Milak Vs. Kristof Milak: A Tokyo 2020 Comparative Analysis
Kristof Milak, who clobbered Phelps’ WR, cannot be compared to anyone else but himself.See why Stefano Nurra thinks we still haven’t seen his best 200 fly yet
Maggie MacNeil Named ANOC’s Best Female Athlete of Tokyo 2020 Award
3-time Olympic medalist and Tokyo 2020 champion in the women’s 100 butterfly Maggie MacNeil has been honoured for her accomplishments.
Olympic News Roundup: ROC Triathlete Lands First Doping DQ From Tokyo Olympics
Periodically, SwimSwam is updating you on the biggest news around the Olympic and Paralympic world, outside of aquatic sports.
Caeleb Dressel, Simone Biles Named Co-Winners of 2021 AAU Sullivan Award
Swimmer Caeleb Dressel (above) and gymnast Simone Biles were announced as co-winners of the 2021 AAU Sullivan Award on Friday.
A Closer Look At The ‘Stealthy Six’ Men Set To Disrupt The Paris 2024 Olympics
There are just over 1,000 days until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games but we’re already examining the men’s sprint freestyle talent that awaits.
See the Fresh Ink of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Take a look at the first-time Olympians and Paralympians who got tattoos of the Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Paris 2024 Outlines Volunteer Program For Next Olympics
Though the volunteer slots have been cut by 35% based on Tokyo’s plan, the Paris 2024 Board is determined to open the Games to as many people as possible.
Parsons, Kale Will Serve 2nd Terms Unopposed on IPC Governing Board
Andrew Parsons is set to serve another term as President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), this time unopposed.
From Zero To Hero: The Tokyo Gold Medalists Who Weren’t In Gwangju
Take a look at the 6 swimmers who went from not racing a particular event at the 2019 World Championships to winning gold in that event at Tokyo 2020.
Olympic News Roundup: Biles, US Gymnasts Testify On FBI Handling of Nassar Case
Catch up on the biggest Olympic and Paralympic storylines outside of the swimming world, including Team GB potentially losing a medal in track and field.
ITA Updates Tokyo 2020 Doping Test Data: Just 6 positives out of 4,255 Tested
The agency reports that it collected 6,200 samples from a total of 4,255 athletes throughout the Games.
Schoenmaker Earns Additional Monetary Reward From Olympic Sponsor
South Africa’s Olympic champion Tatjana Schoenmaker will be receiving another reward for her world record-breaking performance in Tokyo this past July.
