Bella Sims Becomes Lowest Seed Since At Least 2000 to Make Olympic Team
Making the team after entering the meet seeded 39th, Sims is one of this years youngest Olympians that will represent the United States in Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020 Qualification Period Is Officially Closed
The qualification period for the Tokyo Olympics began on March 1, 2019. For individual events it closed June 27, 2021 and for relays it closed May 31, 2021.
Hammer Thrower Gwen Berry Sparks Activism At U.S. Olympic Trials
Gwen Berry turned away from the flag while the national anthem played during the U.S. Olympic Trials medal ceremony. This falls within USOPC guidelines.
Take A Glimpse Inside The Tokyo Olympic Village
The village, located on the Harumi waterfront district of Tokyo, is expected to host 18,000 athletes and officials inside 21 residential buildings.
NBC Has Sold $1.25 Billion in Ads for Tokyo Olympics, Surpassing Rio Record
Ad sales have risen to levels similar to what were announced in March 2020, before the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Srihari Nataraj Becomes India’s Second FINA “A” Cut in 2 Days
A day after India earned its first-ever Olympic “A” cut, Srihari Nataraj added another with a new National Record in the men’s 100 back.
Follow the 2020 Russian Olympic Team on Instagram and Twitter
Follow the Russian Olympic roster, featuring 50 long course backstroke world record holder Kliment Kolesnikov, as they prepare for the Tokyo Games.
NBC Announces Record 178 Commentators for Tokyo Olympics Coverage
The NBC commentating crew also holds a huge number of former Olympians, who have combined to win 76 Olympic medals, 41 of which were Gold.
FINA Invalidates Times Posted at Uzbekistan Open Following Controversy
FINA has reportedly invalidated the times posted at the Uzbekistan Open Swimming Championship, following allegations that the times were altered.
Sajan Prakash Becomes India’s First-Ever FINA ‘A’ Cut Swimmer
While competing on day 2 of the Sette Colli Trophy, Sajan Prakash nabbed a FINA ‘A’ cut in the men’s 200m butterfly event.
Follow the Canadian Olympic Team on Instagram and Twitter
As the swimmers prepare for Tokyo, follow the Canadian Olympic Team on Twitter and Instagram which features MacNeil, Oleksiak, Sanchez, and Ruck.
Follow the British Olympic Roster on Instagram and Twitter
Get to know the British Olympic Swimming roster through Instagram and Twitter as they prepare for Tokyo. The team features world record holder Adam Peaty.
Israel’s Cohen Groumi Joins Frankel In 100 Fly OLY Qualification
The top eight finishers in the men’s 100 fly at the Sette Colli Trophy all hit sub-52 second times, including Israel’s Gal Cohen Groumi.
Ireland’s Ellen Walshe Nabs FINA ‘A’ Cut In 200 IM, But May Not Qualify
Ireland’s Ellen Walshe notched a new national record in the 200m IM, dipping under the FINA ‘A’ cut in the process but she’s not bound for Tokyo yet.
Early Olympic Relay Look: Mixed 4×100 Medley Relay
Australia, the U.S., and Great Britain have each won a Worlds gold in this event since its addition, and will battle for the first-ever Olympic gold.
