Mexico’s National Synchronized Swimming Head Coach Accused Of Abuse, Corruption
Mexican head coach Adriana Loftus would have reportedly hired her husband as the sole responsible adult for the athletes’ mental health.
Women’s Olympic Water Polo Qualifying Tournament Rescheduled for May
Citing concerns of coronavirus, FINA has moved the women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament to May, and will consider moving it from the seaside city of Trieste.
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FINA Releases Statement Regarding Sun Yang Judgement
FINA has released a statement regarding Sun Yang’s 8-year ban handed out by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday.
Le Clos Says ‘Not Punishing Drug Cheats’ is ‘Killing Generations of Swimmers’
Chad le Clos (left) has told CNN that not punishing drug cheats is “killing generations of swimmers” after Sun Yang was handed down an 8-year ban from the CAS
Aussie Olympic Committee Creates Athletes Tracking Matrix For Coronavirus
The Australian Olympic Committee and Australian Institute of Sport are teaming up to create an athlete-tracking matrix database for the coronavirus.
Non-Compliance Hearing Between WADA And RUSADA Will Not Be Public
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s non-compliance case with WADA will not be held in public, the CAS revealed in a press release on Thursday.
Di Liddo, Pellegrini Among Italian Swimmers Supporting Closed-Door Nationals
Japan may hold its Olympic qualifier without spectators due to the coronavirus outbreak. Key Italian swimmers support a similar move for the Italian Champs.
Sun Yang’s Reckoning Set For Morning Of Friday, February 28th
The Court Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says it will announce the decision on the Sun Yang case tomorrow, Friday, February 28th at 10 am local time (Swiss).
Filippo Magnini’s 4-Year Suspension Overturned By CAS
Italian freestyle ace Filippo Magnini, who is retired, had his 4-year ban overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Sjostrom, Hosszu & le Clos Discuss Prospect of Tokyo Olympics Cancelation
At an Energy Standard training camp workout, the Olympians shared their concerns about the potential cancelation of the Olympic due to coronavirus.
Pool-Naming Drama Stems From Mack Horton’s 2019 Podium Protest
Mack Horton’s behavior at the 2019 World Championships is having ripple effects more than 6 months later, as a facility weights donning his name.
IOC Member: Tokyo 2020 Hosts Have until May to Cancel Olympics over Coronavirus
Dick Pound, a member of the IOC since 1978, also said the Olympics are more likely to be canceled than postponed if the outbreak does not get under control
FINA Supported Sun Yang Appeal That Would Have Thrown Out His Case, AP Reports
The Associated Press reports that FINA supported an appeal by Sun Yang that would have thrown out his anti-doping case before his November CAS appeal hearing.
Pair Of Masters World Records Set At 2020 IGLA Championships
Jerry Frentsos and Dorothy Dickey set new Masters World Records competing at the 2020 International Gay & Lesbian Aquatics Championships in Melbourne.
