NAG Record-holder Adam MacDonald (2022) Verbally Commits to West Virginia
Adam McDonald, who still holds the NAG record for 10yo boys in the 50/100 breast, has verbally committed to West Virginia’s class of 2026.
South Carolina Adds 2020 Summit League Champion Patrick Groters for 2021-22
Aruba National Teamer Patrick Groters has announced his transfer to the University of South Carolina beginning in the fall of 2021.
Kirsty Coventry Elected as Member of International Olympic Committee
After serving on the Athletes’ Commission, Kirsty Coventry has been elected to represent the IOC as a full member beginning after the 2020 Games.
5 Unlikely Tokyo Journeys: Gregorio Paltrinieri and the Parallel Paths to Glory
Few things are as brave as leaving a certain path for an uncertain one, and the idea of taking two parallel streets to achieve a single dream doesn’t always double the chances of success, but perhaps cuts them in half.
Tokyo M Psych Sheets: Dressel, Rylov, Paltrinieri Lead With Multiple Top Seeds
Caeleb Dressel will head into the Tokyo Olympics as the fastest entrant in the men’s 50 and 100 freestyles, and 100 butterfly.
La estrella rusa Ilya Borodin se pierde los Juegos Olímpicos por coger Covid-19
Borodin, actual campeón de Europa y plusmarquista mundial junior de 400 estilos, se perderá los Juegos Olímpicos tras dar positivo por Covid-19.
Los 3 nadadores que representarán a Mexico en los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio
Melissa Rodríguez en 100 y 200 pecho, Gabriel Castaño en 50 libre y José Martínez en 200 estilo combinado representarán a Mexico en Tokio 2020.
Ranking The World Records Most Likely To Go Down In Tokyo: Men’s Edition
Already the world record holder in the 100 fly, Caeleb Dressel has eyes on the super-suited records in the men’s 50 and 100 freestyle in Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Previews: Stars Vie To Fill Phelps’ Void in the Men’s 200 IM
With Michael Phelps on his second retirement, someone other than Phelps will be the Olympic champion in the men’s 200 IM for the first time since 2000.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swim Previews: Ledecky an Underdog to Win Women’s 400 Free
Titmus leads this season’s 400 free world rankings by 2.3 seconds over Ledecky. In SwimSwam’s Pick’ems contest, 51% predict Titmus will win and 48% Ledecky.
Sue Bird And Eddy Alvarez To Bear Flags For USA At Tokyo Opening Ceremonies
Basketball player Sue Bird and baseball player Eddy Alvarez will carry the flag for the United States at the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremonies.
OSU’s Hannah Bach Hits 31.41 BR, Hudson McDaniel Goes 27.72 BR In Geneva
Two OSU Buckeyes, Hannah Bach (31.41) and Hudson McDaniel (27.72), put up quick 50 breast times to close out Geneva sectionals.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Legacy of Drama In Men’s 4×100 FRR
From smashing air guitars to the South African upset to the Lezak/Agnel heroics, the men’s 4×100 free relay has never failed to entertain.
U.S. Senator Calls On USOPC To Fix “Inequities” After Becca Meyers’ Withdrawal
Meyers announced she would not be swimming in Tokyo after being denied the accompaniment of her chosen personal care assistant.
Korea’s Freestyle Ace Hwang Sunwoo Acclimates To Tokyo Pool Depth
In a matter of just days, all of the swimming action will commence at the newly constructed Tokyo Olympic Aquatics Center.