Russia Dismisses Doping Critic Yuri Ganus From RUSADA
Russia has dismissed Yuri Ganus as RUSADA head. An audit alleged financial irregularities, but Ganus says he’s being targeted for his anti-doping stances.
Worlds Silver Medalist Andrei Minakov Won’t Travel to Stanford This Year
Andrei Minakov, the defending World Championships silver medalist in the 100 fly, will defer the start of his training at Stanford University.
Updated With Comment: Matsumoto Gets FINA Doping Warning
World Championships silver medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto was issued a warning last month as a result of having tested positive for a banned substance.
Seto Hits 1:58 Exhibition 200 IM, Sato & Nakamura Rock Events (Race Videos)
Two-time world champion from Gwangju, Daiya Seto, was one of several elites who raced at the 92nd Waseda/Keio University battle in Tokyo.
17-Year-Old Levterov Becomes First Bulgarian Under 2:00 In 200 Back
Already through just one day of competition at Bulgarian nationals, 17-year-old Kaloyan Levterov fired off a new national record in the men’s 200m backstroke.
British Backstroking Champion Fullalove Retires Pre-Tokyo
This week British backstroking ace Jessica Fullalove made the decision to hang up her goggles and retire from competitive swimming.
Spanish Sports Council To Create Platform To Promote Safe Return To Competition
Amid a case surge, the nation’s Sports and Culture Minister held a meeting with representatives from various NGB’s to promote a safe return to competition.
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Resigns With Health Concerns
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a champion of the country’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic hosting bid, has resigned amid health concerns.
JASF Names Substance, Provides Details On Matsumoto Warning
The Japanese Swimming Association (JASF) has released its findings regarding freestyle ace Katsuo Matsumoto’s positive test and resulting warning.
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2020 Olympic Organizers, Government Meet On Coronavirus Countermeasures
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is set to meet with the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic organizing committees next week.
1 Event (50 Fly), 2 European Swimmers, 3 Best Times
Switzerland’s Manuel Leuthard closed in on Noe Ponti’s (above) 50m fly National Record while 17-year-old Pawel Uryniuk dominated the 50m fly in Poland.
2020 Tokyo Special Swimming Tourney: Ikee Among Ones To Watch
20-year-old leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee is among the top talent set to race at a specially-organized swimming meet this weekend in Tokyo.
Olympic Games On Track To Run In 2021: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike
Governor Koike says the COVID-19 situation in the city has gotten better in recent weeks and the Games are on track to run next summer.
Peru’s Mauricio Fiol Given 8-Year Doping Suspension in 2nd Stanozolol Case
Mauricio Fiol, left, has been handed an 8 year suspension by a FINA Doping Panel. Fiol did not participate in the hearing after ignoring FINA letters.
