Poll of Japanese Citizens Favors Postponing 2020 Tokyo Olympics for Coronavirus
A poll of the Japanese population published by the Kyodo News report that 70% of respondents do not believe the Tokyo Olympic Games should go on as planned.
Brazilian Olympic Trials Now Pushed To June
As a testament to how quickly things are changing due to the evolving COVID-19 situation worldwide, another Olympic Trials competition has been moved.
Sheffield & Sao Paulo WPS World Series Stops Canceled, Indianapolis Postponed
As of Tuesday, only the final meet of the formerly seven-meet series in Berlin, Germany remains unaffected. Four events have now been fully canceled.
CAS Won’t Hold In-Person Hearings Until May; Video-Conferencing an Option
Delayed CAS decisions could affect swimming in multiple ways, including a decision on Australian Shayna Jack’s fate and that of RUSADA.
ISL Announces ‘Toronto Titans’ as First Expansion Team Name
After running and “interactive campaign” seeking name suggestions on social media, the newest ISL team will be called the “Toronto Titans.”
The Tantalizing Proposition of A 100 Fly Showdown Between Chalmers & Dressel
The men’s 100m free is one of the most highly-anticipated events for the 2020 Olympic Games, but key players Kyle Chalmers & Caeleb Dressel may meet again.
35th Annual CARIFTA Championships Postponed Due to COVID-19
This would be the first time in history that the CARIFTA Swimming Championships has been postponed since it started in 1985.
British Swimming Championships (Olympic Trials) Officially Cancelled
British Swimming has announced the cancellation of several key meets, including the 2020 British Swimming Championships (Olympic Trials).
Alexandra Wall Was Determined To ‘Get Back To The Pool’ After Cancer Diagnosis
Alexandra Wall’s story reminds us that athletes have to deal with unprecedented circumstances every day. Her attitude and determination is inspiring.
Good Swimming News: Japan’s Rikako Ikee Is Back In The Water
Insert some good swimming news into your day with the fact that Japan’s Rikako Ikee is back in the water, just over a year post-leukemia diagnosis.
New Zealand Postpones its National Championships to Early June
New Zealand plans to hold an Olympic qualifying event, either the NZ Open Championships or a time trial, in early June.
IOC to Discuss 2020 Olympics and Qualifiers with Int’l Federations on Tuesday
IOC president Thomas Bach has convened a conference call with international federations on Tuesday, March 17th to discuss the 2020 Olympic Games.
Multi-Time Para Swimming World Champion Alexander Makarov Dies at 23
Makarov posted dominant performances to win gold in all three S2 events he entered at last fall’s World Para Swimming World Championships.
US Para Swimming ‘Still Proceeding with Planning’ for World Series Stop in Indy
Two meets out of the formerly seven-meet series have already been canceled – the Indianapolis stop, scheduled for April 16-18, is currently a “go.”
USA Water Polo Officially Cancels Inaugural Women’s DIII National Championship
The inaugural women’s DIII Water Polo National Championship has formally been canceled, though many involved schools had already shut down their athletics.
