High-Level International Meets For April 2021
Olympic medalist Daiya Seto will be racing in April at the 2021 Japan Swim, the meet which acts as the nation’s sole Olympic-qualifying opportunity.
Egypt’s Omar Shaaban Breaks Monofin World Record with Vertical Jump of 7’6″
Omar Shaaban, a 21-year-old Egyptian swimmer, broke the world monofin record and was recognized by Guinness World Records for his feat.
South Africa’s aQuellé Midmar Mile Race Forced To Go Virtual
The world’s largest open water race is now virtual due to restrictions from South Africa’s Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife rejecting the event.
High-Level International Meets For March 2021
We may see China’s backstroking king Xu Jiayu in the water this March, with the nation hosting its 2nd national meet of the year.
Schoenmaker Hits 1:05.89 100 Breast South African Record
South Africa’s national team took part in a time trial competition over the weekend, with a few notable results shaking out of the racing tree.
Just 14.5% of Japanese Surveyed Think Olympic Games Should Go Ahead as Planned
In a recent survey done by Kyodo news, over 85% of respondents think that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games should be postponed or canceled.
Kenya Names Pool of 13 Swimmers for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Squad; 2 to Be Chosen
The Kenya Swimming Federation, currently suspended by FINA, has named a pool of 13 swimmers from which it will choose 2 Universality entries for the Olympics.
The CEO of Tennis Australia says Current Tokyo Olympics Plan “Cannot Work”
Craig Tilley of Tennis Australia says that he believes that the current strategy to host the Tokyo Olympics won’t work, based on experiences with the Australian Open.
Tokyo Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Men’s 800 Free Relay
Mack Horton and the Australians lead the pack as the Aussies will be looking for their first gold in the 800 free relay since 2000
Olympic Athletes Playbook Will Minimize the Atmosphere at the Athlete’s Village
Athletes will need to maintain distance in Tokyo in adherence with hygiene and safety protocols for the coronavirus
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Mixed Medley Relay
The Mixed Medley Relay will be making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. Australia, USA, Great Britain and Russia are the leading medal contenders.
South African Water Polo Players Required To Self-Fund 2021 Olympic Journey
Members of the South African water polo teams have been told that they will be responsible for self-funding their 2021 Olympic journey.
Wyoming Cowboys Pick Up Verbal from Cape Town Freestyler Gavin Smith
World Junior Championships qualifier Gavin Smith has verbally committed to swim for the University of Wyoming’s class of 2025.
Kings Park Reportedly In Doubt As South Africa’s OLY Trials Location
The dates for the South African Olympic Swimming Trials competition may indeed be set but the location is not yet a sure thing.
India and South Africa Agree to Jointly Develop Aquatics Programs
The Swimming Federation of India and the South African Swimming Federation that the two countries will develop their aquatic programs jointly.
