The Olympics That Would Have Been: Manuel’s 100 Free Magic Highlights Day 6
Simone Manuel, Cate Campbell and Sarah Sjostrom had yet another showdown in the women’s 100 freestyle on Day 6 of the parallel universe 2020 Games.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Dressel, Chalmers Have Epic Day 5 Showdown
In a rematch of their clash at the 2019 World Championships, Caeleb Dressel and Kyle Chalmers square off in the final of the men’s 100 free on Day 5 in Tokyo.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Milak Soars, Hosszu Defends On Day 4
Kristof Milak and Katinka Hosszu both continued to show their dominance in the men’s 200 fly and women’s 200 IM, respectively, on Day 4 in Tokyo.
15,000 Seat Temporary Venue for Paris Olympics Falls in Line With Past Games
The Paris Olympic swimming venue will be one-third the size of the cavernous (but temporary) arena used to host in Rio in 2016 (above).
Open Water Olympic Medalist Marc-Antoine Olivier Looking Ahead to Tokyo
Arena Elite Athlete Marc-Antoine Olivier has been France’s top open water swimmer since winning bronze the 10km in Rio. Now he’s looking towards Tokyo 2021.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Smith, Murphy & King Lead U.S. Gold Rush
Regan Smith, Ryan Murphy and Lilly King all take down world records en route to gold on Day 3 of our parallel universe 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Mega-Stars Shine On Day 2
Some of the sport’s biggest stars —Katie Ledecky, Adam Peaty, Sarah Sjostrom and Caeleb Dressel, show up in a big way on day two in Tokyo.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Seto Leads Strong Start For Japan On Day 1
In a parallel universe where COVID-19 hasn’t drastically changed the world around us, the opening day of the Tokyo Olympic swimming program is underway.
Olympic Trials Standards To Remain Intact; U.S. Olympic Coaches Reconfirmed
The time standards for the 2021 Olympic Trials will remain intact, at least through December 31, with the possibility of getting faster after that date.
One Year To Go: Rikako Ikee Stars In Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Hype Video
Get hyped for next year’s Summer Olympic Games with the latest Tokyo 2020 video commemorating ‘One Year To Go’, starring swimmer Rikako Ikee.
Olympic Organizers Will Convene a Panel in September to Discuss Spectators
Yoshiro Mori, the president of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, says that they will convene a panel in September to discuss whether the Olympics can have spectators.
FINA: 6 Milioni Di Dollari Per Sostenere Gli Atleti Che Andranno A Tokyo
FINA Stanzia $ 6 milioni di dollari in 3 diversi programmi per supportare gli atleti che andranno alle Olimpiadi di Tokyo
Only 25% Of Japanese Surveyed Support Holding Tokyo Olympics in 2021
We’re at the ‘one year to go’ mark but polls in the host nation of Japan reveal only 23.9% of citizens are in favor of holding the Olympic and Paralympics.
After Tokyo Olympic Delay, Universality Places Won’t Require 2019 Worlds Status
With the Tokyo Olympics delayed, FINA tweaked universality rules, no longer requiring athletes to have competed at 2019 Worlds.
Identical Aquatics Schedule Confirmed For Next Year’s Olympic Games
Tokyo organizers announced today that the 2020 Olympic competition schedule will remain identical to its original plan, despite the postponement to 2021.
