Olympic Torch Relay Due To Start March 26th Postponed With Move To 2021
Tokyo 2020 has decided to postpone the Olympic Torch Relay, which was scheduled to start on March 26th. This is as a result of the Games moving to 2021.
All 2020 British Championships & Home Nation Meets Now Cancelled
The British Summer Championships is among a host of meets cancelled by British Swimming today, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Swim Ireland Announce All Upcoming Competitions Are Cancelled
Swim Ireland have announced that any upcoming national and regional competitions (across all aquatic sports) will not take place
FINA’s Marculescu Says “No, no, no, no, no, no,” to Bumping 2021 Worlds to 2022
“No, no, no, no, no, no,” said Marculescu when asked if the 2021 FINA World Championships could be postponed one year.
Whose Circumstances Could Benefit From the 1-Year Olympic Postponement?
Postponement is a necessary, safe option – to that end, we all benefit. But the year-long extension will give some swimmers a renewed opportunity.
Swimmers Worldwide React To Tokyo 2020 Postponement
In light of the 2020 Olympic postponement, Olympic qualifiers and hopefuls across the globe have taken to Instagram and Twitter to share their thoughts.
Pellegrini Shares Mixed Emotions On Olympic Deferral: “I Can’t Stop Swimming”
Federica Pellegrini knows postponing the Games is the right move, but is also incredulous to having to extend her career. “I don’t want to believe it.”
Good Questions – What We Still Want To Know About Coronavirus Cancellations
The 2020 Olympic Games are now the 2021 Olympic Games, but many questions remain about how the calendar of the next two years will be structured.
Video: Adam Peaty Shares Thought on Olympic Postponement, Staying Indoors
World record holder Adam Peaty shares his thoughts on the Olympics being postponed, staying indoors, and where his focus will be during the break in training.
Minakov on Olympic Delay: ‘I Can’t Agree That It Was The Correct Decision’
Minakov expressed his disappointment, writing that “if the country denies taking a part in the Olympics, it’s their problem.”
Swimming From Home Talk Show: Kierra Smith on Training in 12m Pool
Having to come back to her hometown of Kelowna from her training base in Minneapolis, Smith has been relegated to swimming in a private, 12-meter pool
WADA Addresses Athletes’ Anti-Doping Concerns Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, WADA has released a set of Q&As to address the concerns that athletes may have as the situation unfolds.
FINA Will ‘Determine Flexibility’ of 2021 Worlds Dates After Olympic News
FINA has issued a statement promising to determine the flexibility of 2021 World Championships dates to accommodate a rescheduled 2020 Olympics.
Japan Swim Olympic-Qualifying Event In Limbo As Games Moved To 2021
As of today, the 2020 Japan Swim remains on the international calendar, essentially representing the sole elite swimming meet for the month of April.
Tokyo Olympics Officially Postponed to 2021 Over Coronavirus Pandemic
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been officially postponed to 2021 after the IOC and Japan’s Prime Minister released a joint statement this morning
