2020 Swammy Award: World Jr Male Swimmer of the Year – Andrei Minakov
The 2020 Swammy Award for Male Junior Swimmer of the Year goes three-time world junior record-breaker, Andrei Minakov of Russia.
Zhang Yufei Rips 2:05.70 200 Fly/24.31 50 Free Heats Combo
One of two Chinese long course meets has kicked off tonight in Shijiazhuang City, with some of the nation’s biggest stars set to swim.
New Chinese Law Criminalizing Doping Targets An Athlete’s Entourage
The new law, passed on December 26, says that anyone who lures, instigates or cheats athletes into using PEDs faces up to three years’ imprisonment.
Ye Shiwen, Xu Jiayu Among Chinese Competing Domestically This Week
The likes of Ye Shiwen, Yan Zibei, Xu Jiayu, and Wang Shun are among those expected to throw down some racing over the next few days.
Uzbek Mustafin Hits Sub-Minute 100 Breast, Tursunov 48.36 100 Free
The Uzbekistan Open Swimming Cup took place late last month, with several national records biting the dust before all was said and done.
Swiss Court Rejects Sun Yang’s Case To Remove CAS Judge
More information concerning the overturning of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling regarding Sun Yang’s doping case is being revealed.
2020 Swammy Awards: Rikako Ikee, Heart Of A Champion
The 2020 Heart of a Champion Award winner is Rikako Ikee of Japan, recognized for her indelible spirit, determination and out-of-pool contributions.
2020 Olympic Hosts Japan Will Close Borders on Monday to Most Foreign Nationals
The official football test event for the Tokyo2020 Olympic Games is scheduled for January 1, and the country has stopped ticket sales amid a rise in cases.
2020 Swammy Awards: Norimasa Hirai Snags Asian Coach Of The Year
We reveal the 2020 Swammy Award winner for Asian Coach of the Year, with a familiar name topping the list of worthy candidates.
Racist Tweets By CAS Panel Chair At Core Of Sun Yang’s Ban Lifting
More light is shining on the Swiss Tribunal’s overturning of Chinese Olympic gold medalist Sun Yang’s eight-year ban for doping.
2030 & 2034 Asian Games Hosts Revealed
Incheon, South Korea hosted in 2014 while Jakarta, Indonesia hosted the 2018 edition of the Asian Games. Two new future hosts have now been revealed.
Beyond The Lane Lines: End Of Year Awards Round-Up
Anton McKee has been named Male Swimmer of the Year in his native nation of Iceland. Read more in this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
High-Level International Meets For January 2021
January 2021 is essentially here, which means we’re finally seeing the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games on the horizon.
Xinhua: Swiss Tribunal ‘Overturns’ Sun Yang Ban, Matter Will Return to CAS
China’s state-run news outlet Xinhua says Sun Yang’s 8-year ban has been overturned. WADA says the case will return to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
SSPC: Camille Cheng on Reevaluating How You Approach Time Goals When Racing
Cheng explains that now, it’s about having fun in training and racing, enjoying the process instead of focusing on the times as the end-all, be-all goal.
