Officials Target Spring For Decision On Any Possible Addt’l Olympic Changes
“A possible decision on further Olympic postponement will be made ‘in the spring if questions over the coronavirus crisis persist,’ says top Olympic official.
Rewatch Opening and Closing Ceremonies on the Olympic YouTube Channel
Celebrate the 2020 Olympic year virtually by rewatching opening and closing ceremonies on the official YouTube channel of the Olympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 Organizers Head Back To Office Considering Scaled Back Games
As Tokyo 2020 organizers now head back into the office, they’re reportedly considering a scaling back of the next edition of the Summer Olympic Games.
IOC Hits New Record with 47.7% Women
While there are still shortfalls in the International Olympic Committee’s goal for gender equality, progress continues to be made in the IOC Commissions.
WADA Publishes Updated Athlete Q&A About Coronavirus Impacts on Drug Testing
The World Anti-Doping Agency has updated its athlete Q&A section to address issues regarding testing during the coronavirus pandemic.
IOC Member Says October Key in Deciding Future of Olympic Games in 2021
Australia’s John Coates says that October will be crucial in determining if the Tokyo Olympic Games can go forward in 2021.
Loughborough Swimmers Wilby, Wood, and Wattel Find Ways to #trainathome
Loughborough University swimmers and elite athletes James Wilby, Abbie Wood, and Marie Wattel are joining the #trainathome campaign.
WADA Identifies 4 More Positive Tests in Moscow Lab Data
This brings the total adverse analytical findings in the Moscow laboratory data to 61 since WADA began reviewing the retrieved information.
Looking Ahead to Tokyo for the Men’s 800 Freestyle Relay
Looking ahead to the Tokyo Olympics, there appears to be a crowded field in the men’s 800 freestyle relay, with no clear favorite for the gold.
Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Women’s 200 Back
Regan Smith and Kaylee McKeown are the two fastest teens in the women’s 200 back. But who will take the 2021 Olympic crown and who will break 2:00 first?
AOC President John Coates Claims Tokyo 2021 Olympics Could be “Greatest Ever”
In a meeting with the Australian Olympic Committee, Coates remarked that the Tokyo Games could be the “greatest ever” despite of the delay caused by COVID-19.
World C’ships Silver Medalist Matsumoto Time-Trialed 1:45.44 200 Free In March
Katsuhiro Matsumoto put the pedal to the medal in a 200m freestyle time trial in March, further cementing himself as a 2021 Olympic threat.
Bruno Fratus Says Cesar Cielo’s World Records Will Fall Before 2021 Olympics
During a recent interview, Bruno Fratus of Brazil stated that Cesar Cielo’s longstanding freestyle world records will fall before the 2021 Olympic Games.
Joseph Schooling & Quah Zheng Wen Seek Additional Service Deferments
Due to Olympic delay, Joseph Schooling and teammate Quah Zheng Wen are seeking deferment for their nation’s service requirements.
China Re-Closes Gyms and Pools in Beijing Due to Second Wave of Coronavirus
As the result in a recent spike in Coronavirus cases, China has decided to re-close all gyms and pools until further notice.
