British Team Announced For Olympic Marathon Qualifier
British Swimming have announced a team of 4 athletes who will try to secure qualification for Tokyo at the Olympic Marathon Qualifier meet in Japan this May.
Olympic Games To Become “Climate Positive” From 2030
The IOC continues to work with Olympic organizing committees to ensure that all upcoming Games are carbon-neutral, and have a reduced carbon footprint.
Beyond The Lane Lines: New Danish Swimming Director Named
This edition of Beyond the Lane Lines features the newly-named Danish Swimming Union Director, as well as news on Olympic toys.
Tokyo Olympics Could Be Postponed Says Japan’s Olympic Minister
The Japanese Olympic Minister has said the Tokyo Olympic Games set to begin on July 24th, could be postponed to later in the year amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
FINA VP Matt Dunn: Option to Strip Sun Yang’s Medals ‘Open’ After His Appeal
The Australian Olympian and FINA vice president Dunn says he believes the governing body will consider stripping Sun Yang’s medals, but only after his appeal.
All the Links You Need for the 2020 Pro Swim Series – Des Moines
Entered in eight events, world record-holder Caeleb Dressel will race in just his second meet of 2020 as Olympic Trials are less than four months away.
Shymanovich & Shkurdai Set To Race At 2020 Grand Prix Malmö
Ilya Shymanovich ranks #2 in the world in the men’s 100m breaststroke. He’s set to compete in Sweden this weekend at the Grand Prix Malmo.
2020 Des Moines Pro Swim Series Psych Sheets: Dressel Enters 8 Events
In addition to his traditional focus races (50 free/100 free/100 fly), Dressel has placed entries in the 100 back, 100 breast, 200 free, 200 fly, and 200 IM.
Breno Correia Hits Lifetime Best 1:46.6 200 Free at Pinheiros Time Trial
Correia’s previous best was a 1:47.26, which was done at the 2019 Worlds prelims where he was just a couple of tenths from making the semifinals.
Eva Szekely, Who Used Swimming to Survive Holocaust, Dies at 92
Eva Szekely competed at 3 Olympic Games, including winning gold in 1952, survived the Holocaust in part because of her status as a swimming champin.
Japan Cancels Paralympic Swimming Trials Meet Due To Coronavirus
Due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Japanese Para Swimming Federation has just cancelled the Para Olympic Swimming Trials.
Sun Yang’s Mother Alleges Chinese Swimming Association Was Behind 2014 Coverup
In a since-deleted social media post, Ming Yang reportedly explained how the CSA manipulated her son’s 2014 three-month suspension.
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Two Pre-OLY Trials Japanese Swimming Competitions Cancelled Due To Coronavirus
The Niigata Open, a 2-day meet originally slate for Nagaoka City, Japan, has been cancelled in response to the growing threat of the coronavirus.
Sven Schwarz Captures 800 Free Title To Close Out Berlin Swim Open
Check out how Sven Schwarz, Claudia Hufnagl, Marlene Kahler and more fared on the final night of the 2020 Berlin Swim Open.
