History Made, Australian Team Now Enters Pre-Celebration Two-Week Quarantine
Emma McKeon rewrote history for Australia in the Tokyo Olympic pool but before she can celebrate, she’ll need to spend 2 weeks in quarantine.
Japan Sees Two Straight Days of Record Coronavirus Cases as Olympics Continue
New cases of COVID-19 are spiking around the country as the Olympics approach week 2, but especially in the primary Olympic host city of Tokyo.
USOPC Clears Andrew, Says Athletes Are Not Required To Wear Masks in Interviews
After reports that Michael Andrew had not worn a mask during an interview, the USOPC confirmed that athletes are not required to wear masks in interviews.
UPDATE: Guinea Reverses Course, Back in For Tokyo Olympics
After initially withdrawing from the Olympics on Wednesday, Guinea has announced that it will send a delegation of 5 athletes to Tokyo afterall.
La estrella rusa Ilya Borodin se pierde los Juegos Olímpicos por coger Covid-19
Borodin, actual campeón de Europa y plusmarquista mundial junior de 400 estilos, se perderá los Juegos Olímpicos tras dar positivo por Covid-19.
Lithuanian Swimmer Cleared of False Positive COVID Test in Japan
While the name of the athlete who tested positive has not been revealed, only one member of the Lithuanian swim team fits the description given by officials.
Tokyo Olympic Chief: Cancellation Remains On The Table As COVID Cases Rise
Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto has confirmed that the Olympic Games could still be cancelled as COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise.
Giaan Rooney Hands Over Australian Olympic Commentating Duties to Leisel Jones
Rooney shared via social media that Leisel Jones will take over her commentating duties for Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
First Athlete COVID Positives in Olympic Village 5 Days From Opening Ceremony
After the first non-athlete case was reported, the first athletes tested positive for COVID-19 five days before the Olympic opening ceremony.
Tokyo 2020: Confermato Il Primo Caso di Covid-19 Nel Villaggio Olimpico
E’ stato confermato oggi il primo caso di Covid-19 all’interno del villaggio Olimpico di Tokyo 2020. Si tratta di un funzionario
Russia Withdraws from European Jr. OW Championships Amid New Quarantine Rules
Amid a rise in coronavirus cases in Russia, organizers of the European Junior Swimming Championships implemented new quarantine requirements on their athletes
IOC President Bach Says Cancelling Olympics Never “Really An Option”
Thomas Bach told Kyodo News that cancelling the Olympic Games was never an option for the IOC, despite it being the much more difficult and expensive route.
IOC President Bach Supports Japan’s Decision To Not Have Spectators at Olympics
IOC President Thomas Bach has released a video to athletes addressing the country of Japan’s decision to hold the 2020 Olympic Games without spectators.
Positive COVID Tests Force French, Croatians Out of Day 4 Heats At Euro Juniors
France and Croatia had a combined 18 swims scheduled for Thursday morning’s prelims and they were all no-shows, reportedly due to positive COVID-19 tests.
Tokyo Olympic Venues Will Have No Spectators; Japan Enters State of Emergency
All venues in the Japanese capital will have no fans during the Olympic Games as the country enters its fourth state of emergency.
