Podcast: Schooling Tore Bicep Twice Post-Rio, Regrets Not Red-Shirting
On coach Sergio Lopez’s podcast, Olympic champ Joseph Schooling says he tore his bicep twice in the fall after Rio and wishes he’d sat out the college season.
Daycare at Tokyo 202(1) Olympic Games: Likely Racers Who Double As Parents
Here are the mothers and fathers (or those-to-be) juggling an active home life with children by the time the next Olympic Games roll around in Tokyo.
Hungarians, Femke Heemskerk, Michael Andrew Have All Found Lap Pools
National Training facilities reopened this week in Hungary for elite swimmers, including Boglarka Kapas (above), who tested positive for coronavirus.
Kapas & Kozma Among Plasma Donors Helping Treat Coronavirus In Others
Boglarka Kapas tested negative for the coronavirus 2 weeks ago following a 14-day period of isolation and is thus a good candidate to donate plasma.
Black Swimming Association To Re-Release Film On Global Streaming Platforms
“A Film Called Blacks Can’t Swim” has been extended by 17 minutes and will be streaming on major platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon and Hulu.
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Says Tokyo Olympics ‘Impossible’ If Pandemic Isn’t Contained
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said this week that hosting the Olympics next year would be “impossible” unless the coronavirus pandemic is under control.
Finlay Knox Among Seven Victor Davis Memorial Award Recipients
Knox, a two-time World Juniors medalist, is one of seven to receive the award that gives young Canadian swimmers bursaries to aid in training costs.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Ikee Lends Voice, British Swimming Fights Coronavirus
Everyone is doing their part to fight the coronavirus pandemic, including British Swimming. Read about this and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Tokyo Olympics Could Be Canceled If Coronavirus Vaccine Not Found
The head of the Japan Medical Association said that the Tokyo Olympics could be canceled – not just postponed – if a vaccine for coronavirus isn’t found.
ISL Teams Allowed To Protect 8 Athletes Apiece For 2020; Non-Free Skins Coming
In a live Facebook interview, International Swimming League officials shed some light on the recruiting/roster-building process for the ISL’s second season.
Japanese Swimming Federation Donates 17,000 N95 Masks To Tokyo Hospitals
With the Japan Swim having been cancelled, the Japanese Swimming Federation made use of the masks set for spectators at the event.
World Athletics Creates Support Fund for Athletes Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
The international governing body that covers track & field will pay out $500,000 to assist athletes who have lost most of their income.
Partners in Performance: Bruno Fratus and Michelle Lenhardt
Lenhardt, Fratus’ wife, plays a crucial role in supporting the Brazilian sprint star, including in the lead-up to the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Announces Easing Of COVID-19 Measures
The different phases are broken into fifteen-day timeframes as that reflects the average incubation period for COVID-19.
Italy Will Restart Training On May 4th with New Guidlines for Safety
The Italian Swimming Federation has announced guidelines for a two-tiered restart to aquatic activities in the country beginning May 4th.
