Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Milak Untouchable in Men’s 200 Butterfly
The men’s 200 butterfly could be one of the biggest blow-outs of the Tokyo Olympics. Some races are difficult to predict–not this one.
Euros Gold Medalist Ari-Pekka Liukkonen Heads 5-Strong Finnish Olympic Roster
Liukkonen is set to race at his 3rd straight Olympic Games just weeks after his breakthrough gold medal-winning 50 free at 2020 Euros.
Poland Sends Six Swimmers Home From Tokyo Olympic Games
Six Polish swimmers who had already arrived in Tokyo were forced to turn around back to their home nation due to submission errors.
Polish Swimming President Releases Statement On Sent-Home Olympic Swimmers
The Polish Swimming Federation released a more detailed statement concerning the situation involving six would-be Olympians being sent home from Tokyo.
Simona Quadarella Says She’s “Well” After Gastroenteritis, Makes Trip to Tokyo
Quadarella departed for Tokyo late with the pair due to gastroenteritis, which is essentially a short-term inflammation or infection in the digestive system.
CAS Clears Kudashev & Andrusenko To Compete In Tokyo
Two Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) swimmers provisionally suspended will now be able to compete at the soon-to-start 2020 Olympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Carnage Coming In Men’s 200 Breast
With an incredibly stacked field, a current or former world record holder may be left off the men’s 200m breast Olympic podium.
Heathwood Coach Sets Wetsuited Endless Pool Swimming Record
On Friday, June 11th, Dave Tonge of Wales completed a 24-hour wetsuited swim in an endless pool, setting a world record in the process.
5 Unlikely Tokyo Olympic Journeys: Florent Manaudou and .01 Seconds from Glory
Florent Manaudou was the defending champion in the 50 free in Rio, but lost to a former champion making a return. Can he repeat that history in Tokyo?
Cali Condors Pick Up Tom Peribonio, Marie Pietruschka, And Anastasiia Sorokina
The additions of Peribonio, Pietruschka, and Sorokina bring Cali Condors’ roster up to 33 swimmers for the 2021 ISL season.
2016 Olympians Holub and Santos Among 7-Strong Portuguese Roster For Tokyo 2020
National record holder Alexis Santos will have a shot at improving upon his 12th place finish in the men’s 200 IM at the Rio 2016 Games.
British Coach Alan Bircher Not Nominated To Tokyo Staff Following Investigation
Bircher was named the head open water coach for the Tokyo Games in 2019 but will not be in Japan after Swim England conducted a 12-month investigation.
Only 17 Swimmers are Entered in the Women’s 200 Fly for Tokyo Olympics
Hungary’s Boglarka Kapas is the defending World Champion in the women’s 200 fly. She might just get a free pass into the semifinals.
Greece to Send 12 Swimmers to Tokyo
The Greek swimming roster going to Tokyo features 3x Olympian and 2019 World Championships 50 freestyle silver medalist Kristian Gkolomeev.
Hosszu Not Defending 100 Back & Other Gold Medals Up For Grabs
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu will not be swimming the 100m backstroke in Tokyo, which leaves yet another golden opportunity open for another swimmer.
