Singapore Stop Of 2020 FINA World Cup Series Now Cancelled
The Singapore Swimming Association has cancelled its leg of the 2020 FINA World Swimming Cup, making this year’s series the smallest ever.
High-Level International Meets For August 2020
With the next edition of the Summer Olympic Games fewer than 1 year away, swimmers are narrowing their focus once again on their Tokyo target.
One Year To Go: Rikako Ikee Stars In Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Hype Video
Get hyped for next year’s Summer Olympic Games with the latest Tokyo 2020 video commemorating ‘One Year To Go’, starring swimmer Rikako Ikee.
Olympic Organizers Will Convene a Panel in September to Discuss Spectators
Yoshiro Mori, the president of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, says that they will convene a panel in September to discuss whether the Olympics can have spectators.
Katie Ledecky Praises Rikako Ikee’s Positivity & Perseverance
“She has so much talent, so much potential and she has already accomplished so much at 20 years old,” Katie Ledecky says of Rikako Ikee.
Exclusive Interview: Matsumoto Talks Race Strategy, OLY & ‘Secret’ ISL Plans
SwimSwam recently had the chance to speak with 2019 World Championships 200m free silver medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto. Hear what the 23-year-old has to say.
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.
