Tokyo 2020

Long-Range Forecasts Show Rain, Below-Average Temperatures for Tokyo Olympics

A lot of rain in the forecast during the Olympic Games will help keep temperatures substantially lower in Tokyo than it was during last summer’s heat wave.

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Krystal Lara And Josue Dominguez To Represent Dominican Republic In Tokyo

Northwestern graduate Lara and current BYU swimmer Dominguez will make their Olympic debuts this summer at the Tokyo Games.

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Swimming Roster Index For the Tokyo Summer Olympics

Around the world, nations are finalizing their swimming rosters for the Tokyo Summer Olympics. We’re keeping track in this handy index.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: King vs Efimova Again in the 100 Breast

World Record holder King of the USA and Russia’s Efimova placed 1-2 in the 100 breast at the Rio Olympics. They hold the fastest 100m breast times since 2016.

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Take A Look at the Historic Progression of Men’s Olympic Swimming Medal Leaders

Even the most casual swim fans know that Michael Phelps is all-time Olympic medal leader, but here’s the other men who have led the swimming medal count.

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The Largest 2021 Olympic Swimming Rosters

There are 13 countries that will be sending more than 20 swimmers to Tokyo. Unsurprisingly, the United States tops the list, with 53 swimmers.

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5 Unlikely Tokyo Olympic Journeys: Benedetta Pilato and Defining Talent

Benedetta Pilato was only 14 years old when she won a World Championship silver medal in 2019, and she hasn’t slowed down since.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Daiya Seto Seeks 400 IM Redemption

Japan’s Daiya Seto is primed to make a statement in the men’s 400m IM, making up for lost time with his 2020 ethics suspension.

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More Swimmers Beat Their Seed Times at U.S. Olympic Trials in 2020 Than in 2016

29.6% of times were faster than entry times at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II while in 2016 this number was 26.1% for the top 40 seeds in each event.

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5 Viaggi Speciali Verso Tokyo: #5 La Rinascita Di Ikee Rikako

5 profili, 5 percorsi che hanno in comune una meta e una data, Tokyo 23 luglio 2021. #5, la storia di Ikee Rikako e del s

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Where In the World Are Swimming National Teams? Team Locations Ahead of Tokyo

Countries are beginning group training as Tokyo draws near. Some are training together in their home country while others are getting to know the Tokyo pool.

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IOC President Bach Supports Japan’s Decision To Not Have Spectators at Olympics

IOC President Thomas Bach has released a video to athletes addressing the country of Japan’s decision to hold the 2020 Olympic Games without spectators.

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From Gold to Green: Olympic Medal Payouts Compared By Nation

Joseph Schooling’s 100 butterfly victory in Rio meant a S$1,000,000 payout (~$744,000 USD) from Singapore. We compared that to other medal bonuses worldwide

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Michael Andrew Opens Up About Decision Not To Receive COVID Vaccine

Andrew discussed his reasoning behind not receiving the vaccine prior to the Tokyo Games despite potentially putting his teammates at risk.

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Introducing The Definitive Tokyo Olympic Swimming Guide By Swimming Stats

The guide will provide all of the information you need to follow along with the swimming events at the upcoming Olympic Games.

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