High-Level International Meets For March 2021
We may see China’s backstroking king Xu Jiayu in the water this March, with the nation hosting its 2nd national meet of the year.
U SPORTS, Swimming Canada Partner To Host 2021 University Swimming Challenge
Following the cancellation of its 2021 Swimming Championships back in October, U SPORTS will hold a virtual competition for Canadian varsity swimmers.
Swimming Canada Announces New Development Coach Groups
In addition to the Select Coaches Group, Swimming Canada will grow the Female Coaches Group launched in 2018, and add a new Advanced Coaches Group.
Prominent Canadian, US Government Officials Urge For 2022 Olympic Boycott
As tensions over actions in China rise, Canadian and American officials continue to call for the 2022 Olympic Games to be boycotted.
Just 14.5% of Japanese Surveyed Think Olympic Games Should Go Ahead as Planned
In a recent survey done by Kyodo news, over 85% of respondents think that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games should be postponed or canceled.
16 Canadians Have been Under The FINA A Throughout 3 Most Recent Swim Season
With a few months away from their Olympic Trials, we take a look here at how many Canadians have hit the FINA A in the three most recent swim season.
The CEO of Tennis Australia says Current Tokyo Olympics Plan “Cannot Work”
Craig Tilley of Tennis Australia says that he believes that the current strategy to host the Tokyo Olympics won’t work, based on experiences with the Australian Open.
Tokyo Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Men’s 800 Free Relay
Mack Horton and the Australians lead the pack as the Aussies will be looking for their first gold in the 800 free relay since 2000
Olympic Athletes Playbook Will Minimize the Atmosphere at the Athlete’s Village
Athletes will need to maintain distance in Tokyo in adherence with hygiene and safety protocols for the coronavirus
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Mixed Medley Relay
The Mixed Medley Relay will be making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. Australia, USA, Great Britain and Russia are the leading medal contenders.
Canadian Free/Back Specialist Trista Bullock Commits to Indiana State (2021)
Trista Bullock from Toronto, Canada has announced her intention to swim at Indiana State University beginning next fall.
Olympic Coach Ben Titley Shares Theories on Removing Lactic Acid for Swimmers
Titley notes that if you ever see Swim Canada at a Pro Swim in the US, they will do a full swim set after their racing session
Bryant University Picks Up Verbal from Canadian Freestyler Charlee LeGallais
Bryant University has added Canadian mid-distance freestyler Charlee LeGallais to its roster beginning in the 2021-2022 season.
Head of Canadian Olympic Committee Floats Idea of Athletes Jumping Vaccine Line
The head of Canada’s Olympic Committee says he’s discussed the idea of Olympians moving up in vaccine priority with the national government.
Canadian IMer Avery Willis Commits to Eastern Michigan
Avery Willis from Ontario, Canada will join the Eastern Michigan women’s swimming and diving team in the fall of 2021.
