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.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Hide Your Goggles From The Kitty Thief
Read up on swimming stories around the web in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring a goggle-happy cat, a canceled open water swim and more.
Despite OLY Postponement, Ippei Watanabe Stakes Claim On 200 Breast WR
“The goal of aiming for a gold medal by breaking the world record will remain unchanged,” says Japanese national record holder Ippei Watanabe.
Xu Guoyi, Coach Of Ye Shiwen & Xu Jiayu, Dies Of Brain Cancer
One of China’s most celebrated swimming coaches died today, as Xu Guoyi, coach of Ye Shiwen and Xu Jiayu, succumbed to brain cancer at 50 years of age.
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.
Indian Swimmers Come Forward In Support of Local Workers
The amount collected in this auction will be donated to the #playforindia initiative, which will help the daily workers and support staff members.
One Year Later, Duncan Scott Reflects On His Sun Yang Handshake Snub In Gwangju
Hear what 23-year-old Duncan Scott has to say about Sun Yang a year after their contentious interaction at the FINA World Aquatic Championships.
Low Tide Levels Could Signal Re-Location for Tokyo 2021 Open Water Competition
The tide level in Odaiba Seaside Park is expected to be too shallow for competition by August 2021, pointing towards a potential open water location change.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Charlton’s Thank You Letter To Swimming
Take a look at the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring swimmers from North Carolina, New York and beyond.
Siobhan Haughey Swims 24.9 and 53.4 Freestyles (LCM) at Hong Kong Time Trial
Siobhan Haughey very-nearly swam two lifetime bests on Saturday in Hong Kong at a time trial event hosted by the national federation.
Emerging Rio Shirai Time Trials 1:00.44 100 Back As Baseline For OLY Quest
Rio Shirai of Japan has steadily been improving in the 100m back, giving her nation a spark of hope in a discipline devoid of an Olympic finalist since 2012.
China Cancels Nearly All Hosted Sports Competitions For 2020
China announced this week that the nation will not stage most of its scheduled international sports events for the remainder of 2020.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Gender Balance Within Swim Ireland
Catch up on swimming stories from around the web, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Japan’s National Junior Olympic Cup To Be Held At Prefecture Level
The Japanese Swimming Federation (JASF) has revealed the plan for its first competition back from its coronavirus lockdown.
Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic Games Tickets Can Be Refunded Due To Postponement
The Tokyo 2020 organizing committee has said it will issue ticket refunds for those spectators unable to attend due to the delay.
