Russian World Championship Medalist Minakov Reacts to CAS Decision on Olympics
Russian World Championships silver medalist Andrei Minakov says that, while he believes athletes shouldn’t be punished for what they didn’t do, it is a “chance to show our fortitude or character.”
British Swimming Confirms Funding for Tokyo and Paris Games
British Swimming has welcomed the confirmation from UK Sport of its funding allocation in the build up to Tokyo 2020 and through to Paris 2024.
15-Yr-Old Benedetta Pilato Qualifies For 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
15-year-old Benedetta Pilato of Italy just made her nation’s Olympic team in the women’s 100 breaststroke with a new national record to boot.
8-Day Japanese Olympic Trials Set For April 3rd-10th
Two-time world champion in Gwangju, Daiya Seto, now knows when his nation’s official Olympic trials are set to take place.
Thomas Bach ‘Very Confident’ That Tokyo Olympics Will Go On in 2021
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach is ‘very confident’ that the Tokyo Olympics will happen in 2021, according to a recent interview.
British Swimming’s Revised Olympic Selection Policy Fully Revealed
Adam Peaty, James Guy and Duncan Scott are among the 4 British swimmers already having qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
USA Swimming and Arena Unveil Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Kit
USA Swimming and swimwear brand arena have unveiled the official team kit for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Saint-Raphaël Round-up: 4 French Swimmers Snag Olympic Qualification
Florent Manaudou has earned Olympic qualification in the men’s 50m free but find out who else booked a ticket this past weekend in France.
Growing Stronger, Rikako Ikee Now Looking For Tokyo 2020 Qualification
20-year-old Rikako Ikee continues to grow stronger, with Tokyo’s Olympic atmosphere motivating the leukemia survivor to attempt 2020 Games qualification.
Michael Phelps Gives Advice to Athletes Preparing for Postponed Tokyo Olympics
Michael Phelps, the most decorated modern Olympian, gave those chasing the Tokyo Olympics advice for their final 8 months of preparations.
KNZB Tech Director Cats On Heemskerk: “We Cannot Make Exceptions”
Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) Technical Director Andre Cats said no exceptions would be made in Femke Heemskerk’s situation.
IOC Levies Sanctions Against Belarusian Olympic Committee; Belarus’ President
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who is also the head of the country’s National Olympic Committee, has been barred from all IOC activities.
Rotterdam Roundup: Dutch Olympic Qualifiers After Selection Phase 1
Take a look at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games individual qualifiers stemming from the Netherlands, with the 2nd phase of selection coming next year.
Quarantined Heemskerk’s 50 Free OLY Spot Snagged By Van Roon
While Dutch freestyle ace Femke Heemskerk watched from quarantine, Valerie Van Roon sneaked into Olympic qualification in the 50m free.
Tokyo To Admit ‘Large-Scale’ Of Visitors With Possible Healthcare Mandate
The nation of Japan, host of the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, will aim at admitting ‘large-scale’ numbers of overseas visitors for the Games.
