From 41st Seed To Trials Finalist: The Stories of the Low Seeds
It’s uncommon for those seeded deep in the Trials entries to make the Olympics, let alone an A-final. That rule, however, doesn’t come without exceptions.
First Of COVID-19 Playbooks Published For Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics
The IOC/IPC and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee (Tokyo 2020) today published the first Playbook for member federations regarding coronavirus protocols.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Men’s #40 – #31
Clyde Lewis had the fastest (legal) flat start 200 free at last summer’s World Championships, but wound up just 6th in the event final.
Japan Extends State of Emergency to March 7
The Japanese government has extended a state of emergency to decrease the number of coronavirus cases in preparation for the Olympics
Japanese PM Suga: “We Are Holding The Olympics This Summer”
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga reiterated once again last week that his nation’s intention is to indeed move forward with hosting the Games.
Brazilian Women’s Relays Will Have Qualifying Opportunity For Tokyo At Trials
With zero Olympic relay spots locked up, the Brazilian women will now have the opportunity to put up qualifying times at the nation’s Olympic Trials in April.
Nebraska Will Now Allow Indoor Venues at 100% Capacity
Nebraska has taken all restrictions off indoor venues, though there’s no guarantee yet every seat will be filled for US Olympic Trials in June.
Kyodo: In 2018, French Judge Criticized Flaws In Japan’s Vote-Buying Probe
More than two years ago, a French judge said Japan’s probe had “many flaws” in an investigation into alleged vote-buying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid.
Tokyo 2020 Incontro Ufficiale Con La Florida Per Ospitare Le Olimpiadi
Tokyo 2020: trapelano indiscrezioni circa un incontro ufficiale tra CIO e la Florida per valutare possibile spostamento dei Giochi
IOC and Florida CFO Discuss Potential Of A Florida-Hosted 2020 Olympics
representatives from the IOC have met with Florida’s CFO regarding the possibility of Florida taking over as hosts of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
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.
Bach: IOC Continues To Work Toward Safe Delivery of Games Despite Speculation
IOC President Thomas Bach held an hour-long press conference on Wednesday discussing the future of the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.
State of Florida Offers to Host 2021 Olympics Should Tokyo Cancel Them
Following rumors that the Tokyo Olympic Games would be canceled, Florida’s CFO has announced the state as a viable alternative host site.
FAQs: The New Wave 1/Wave 2 US Olympic Swimming Trials
The questions that we’ve been asked the most since yesterday’s reveal of a new plan for the 2021 US Olympic Swimming Trials.
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.
