Beyond The Lane Lines: New Danish Swimming Director Named
This edition of Beyond the Lane Lines features the newly-named Danish Swimming Union Director, as well as news on Olympic toys.
Tokyo Olympics Could Be Postponed Says Japan’s Olympic Minister
The Japanese Olympic Minister has said the Tokyo Olympic Games set to begin on July 24th, could be postponed to later in the year amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
FINA VP Matt Dunn: Option to Strip Sun Yang’s Medals ‘Open’ After His Appeal
The Australian Olympian and FINA vice president Dunn says he believes the governing body will consider stripping Sun Yang’s medals, but only after his appeal.
Japan Cancels Paralympic Swimming Trials Meet Due To Coronavirus
Due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Japanese Para Swimming Federation has just cancelled the Para Olympic Swimming Trials.
Sun Yang’s Mother Alleges Chinese Swimming Association Was Behind 2014 Coverup
In a since-deleted social media post, Ming Yang reportedly explained how the CSA manipulated her son’s 2014 three-month suspension.
Two Pre-OLY Trials Japanese Swimming Competitions Cancelled Due To Coronavirus
The Niigata Open, a 2-day meet originally slate for Nagaoka City, Japan, has been cancelled in response to the growing threat of the coronavirus.
Olympic Update: Tokyo 2020 Volunteer Training Postponed, Games Motto Unveiled
As the coronavirus outbreak rapidly spreads, volunteer training plans for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Games have been postponed.
Sun Yang’s Lawyer Rips CAS, Alleges Lies & Vows Appeal On 8-Year Ban
A day after CAS handed down an 8-year ban for Olympian Sun Yang, the swimmer’s attorney fired off a strong public statement alleging prejudice and lies.
Sun Yang Posts Unfiltered Response in The Wake of His 8-Year Doping Ban
Sun Yang, the Chinese Swimming Association and WADA have all released statements following the 8-year ban handed down by the CAS
Olympic Champion Sun Yang Handed 8-Year Ban Over Vial-Smashing Incident
Three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang has been handed an eight-year period of ineligibility over an out-of-competition doping test gone awry.
Sun Yang Says He Will ‘Definitely’ Appeal 8-Year Ban to Swiss Federal Tribunal
The year-long public saga regarding an anti-doping test that went awry in September 2018 for Chinese star Sun Yang might not be over yet.
International Swimmers React to Sun Yang’s 8-year Doping Ban
Swimmers across the world have reacted to the news of Sun Yang’s 8-year doping ban, which was handed down by the CAS today.
Women’s Olympic Water Polo Qualifying Tournament Rescheduled for May
Citing concerns of coronavirus, FINA has moved the women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament to May, and will consider moving it from the seaside city of Trieste.
FINA Releases Statement Regarding Sun Yang Judgement
FINA has released a statement regarding Sun Yang’s 8-year ban handed out by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday.
Le Clos Says ‘Not Punishing Drug Cheats’ is ‘Killing Generations of Swimmers’
Chad le Clos (left) has told CNN that not punishing drug cheats is “killing generations of swimmers” after Sun Yang was handed down an 8-year ban from the CAS
