US State Department Adds Japan to Its “Level: 4 Do Not Travel” Advisory List
Almost exactly two months away from the first day of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the US State Department issued a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” warning for Japan.
Belarus and Italy Move Into Top Wildcard Spots in 400 Medley Relay
Anastasiya Shkurdai and the Belarusian women twice broke their national record in the 400 Medley Relay on the last day of Euros
Great Britain Women Now Lead Tokyo Olympic Wildcard in 800 Free Relay
Freya Anderson anchored the Great Britain women’s 800 free relay to victory, moving them into the top Olympic Wildcard spot.
Japan Swimming Federation Chairman Norimasa Hirai Announces Retirement
With just a few months left until the Olympic Games begin, Japan Swimming Federation chairman Norimasa Hirai has announced his retirement from the position.
Tokyo 2020 Enters Operational Delivery Mode
IOC President Thomas Bach confirmed that as many as 75 percent of the residents of the Olympic Village are already vaccinated or have secured vaccination.
Switzerland Uses France Scratch to Move Into Last Wildcard Spot
Switzerland used a 50.98 butterfly split by Noe Ponti to move into the fourth Wildcard spot in the 400 mixed medley relay
France Moves Up to First Wildcard Spot in Men’s 800 Free Relay
Jonathan Atsu anchored France’s 800 free relay at today’s European Championships as they lead the Wildcard teams for Tokyo.
CAS Sets Sun Yang Retrial Over Doping Incident for Next Week
The retrial has been set for May 25-27, and will be a private hearing, conducted through video, rather than in-person.
Great Britain, Switzerland Jump to Top Wildcard Spots in 400 Free Relay
Great Britain used a new national record in the women’s 400 free relay to now lead the Wildcard spots for the Tokyo Olympics
Moon Seungwoo Takes Down Korean 200 Fly Record To Qualify for Tokyo
Moon Seungwoo snagged a new national record in the men’s 200m fly en route to qualifying for the Korean Olympic squad for Tokyo.
Olympic Relay Qualification Update: Pre-European Championships
This week’s European championships will give teams one more chance to qualify a relay ahead of this summer’s Tokyo Olympics.
18-Yr-Old Hwang Sunwoo Blasts 1:44.96 200 Free World Junior Record
18-year-old Hwang Sunwoo is congratulated by Korean Swimming Federation President Cho after hitting a new 200m free World Junior Record.
Cho Earns Korea’s First Sub-Minute 100 Breast; Hwang Sunwoo Hits 48.38 100 Free
Cho Sungjae became Korea’s first-ever sub-minute breaststroker with his new record of 59.65 at Trials, while Hwang Sunwoo came close to his 100m free record.
Korean Trials: 14-Yr-Old Lee Eunji Clocks 2:09.87 200 Backstroke
A 14-year-old named Lee Eunji (KOR) just produced one of the fastest 200m backstroke performances in history for her age.
Swimming Australia’s Pre-Olympic Training Host City Pulls Out
Areas within the nation of Japan are reportedly pulling out of hosting visiting nations’ Olympic athletes in the lead-up to the Games.
