Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Milak Untouchable in Men’s 200 Butterfly
The men’s 200 butterfly could be one of the biggest blow-outs of the Tokyo Olympics. Some races are difficult to predict–not this one.
CAS Denies Temporary Injunction in Siphiwe Baleka’s Appeal of Olympic Bid
The President of the CAS Appeals Arbitration Division dismissed a request for provisional measures filed by Siphiwe Baleka to allow him to travel to Tokyo.
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.
Ous Mellouli Embroiled in Legal Dispute with Federation Ahead of 6th Olympics
A week ahead of attending his 5th Olympic Games, gold medalist Ous Mellouli is embroiled in a legal dispute involving his mother and the Tunisian Swimming Federation.
Siphiwe Baleka Takes Olympic Appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport
Siphiwe Baleka, the 50 year old who is attempting to represent Guinea-Bissau at the Olympics, has taken his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Daiya Seto Seeks 400 IM Redemption
Japan’s Daiya Seto is primed to make a statement in the men’s 400m IM, making up for lost time with his 2020 ethics suspension.
From Gold to Green: Olympic Medal Payouts Compared By Nation
Joseph Schooling’s 100 butterfly victory in Rio meant a S$1,000,000 payout (~$744,000 USD) from Singapore. We compared that to other medal bonuses worldwide
Egyptian Team Shatters 100×50 Freestyle Relay World Record
A team of swimmers from Egypt has broken the Guiness World Record in the 100x50m freestyle relay, swimming a time of 42:12.15.
High-Level International Meets For July 2021
It’s here. The month of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, postponed from last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2021 Sette Colli Trophy Day 2 Finals Recap
World record holder Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden is set to swim her first 100m butterfly since having undergone elbow surgery.
Woman-Less South African Swimming Roster In Rio Now Boasts Six For Tokyo
South Africa had zero women in the pool at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. This time around there will be six women representing the country in Tokyo.
Oldest Olympic Swimmer In History: Baleka To Compete For Guinea-Bissau At 50
American-born Siphiwe Baleka has made his way onto the Olympic team for Guinea Bissau as a universality selection.
Vaccinated Ugandan Olympic Athlete Denied Entry to Japan after Coronavirus Test
A group of 9 Uganda Olympic athletes, including swimmers, arrived in Japan last week, and 1 member of that group tested positive for coronavirus.
Le Clos Posts Season-Best 100 Fly At Budapest Open
Chad Le Clos of South Africa joined his pal Katinka Hosszu in her native Hungary, competing at the Budapest Open over the weekend.
GBR’s Pardoe Snags Olympic Open Water Spot, Mellouli Qualifies For 6th Games
With his 10th place 10k open water finish in Portugal tonight, 37-year-old Ous Mellouli of Tunisia qualified for his 6th Olympic Games.
