Shymanovich, Shkurdai, And Zmushka Set To Race For Belarus At Tokyo 2020
Ilya Shymanovich will be fighting to reach the 100 breast podium in Tokyo as he attempts to become Belarus’ second-ever Olympic swimming medalist.
From Idol To Teammates: McIntosh Watched Oleksiak In 2016, Joins Her In 2021
Summer McIntosh got a picture with Penny Oleksiak at the 2016 Olympic Trials. Five years later, the two are Canadian Olympic teammates.
World Champion Simona Quadarella Delays Trip to Tokyo Due to Gastroenteritis
World Champion Simona Quadarella did not travel to Tokyo with the Italian National Team due to a diagnosis with Gastroenteritis.
Kentucky’s Mason Wilby Posts 1:55.97 LCM 200 Fly, #5 British Performer All-Time
University of Kentucky rising senior Mason Wilby absolutely obliterated his lifetime best, and the field, in prelims of the men’s 200 fly.
Merve Tuncel Leads Turkish Olympic Entries With 400/800/1500 Freestyle Triple
Tuncel will lead the country into the Games fresh off a triple gold medal haul at the 2021 European Junior Swimming Championships.
Gary Hall Jr. And Gary Hall Sr. Criticize USOPC’s Proposed Flag Redesign
Olympic medalists Gary Hall Sr. and Gary Hall Jr. appeared on Fox News this week, criticizing the USOPC’s proposal to “rebrand” its American flag logo.
Liam Custer on Stanford Commit, Ascent to Class of 2022’s Top Distance Star
Custer also goes into detail about training during the COVID pandemic and the improvements he’s made in the last year, which are substantial ones on paper.
Pollution Concerns Arise Around Tokyo Site for Triathlon & Open Water Swimming
While the worst of the heat fears seem to be waning for open water swimmers, triathletes, and other outdoor athletes, the issue of water quality persists.
Sebastian, Pigniatiello, Bardach, And Grassi Make Up 2020 Argentine OLY Squad
Sebastien, Bardach, and Grassi will be repping Argentine at their second straight debut while Pignatiello will make her Olympic debut.
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Delfina Athletics Launches Its First Limited-Edition Swim Collection
Three-time Olympian and Delfina founder Nina Sadauskas launches the brand’s first ever limited-edition swim collection, inspired by the lights of Tokyo.
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Belmonte To Swim 400 IM, 800/1500 Free In Tokyo, Won’t Defend 200 Fly Title
The Spanish Olympic Champion won’t race the 200 butterfly in Tokyo which is the event that she won gold in back in 2016.
Nepal announces Two Swimmer Roster for Tokyo Games
Gaurika Singh will represent Nepal in her second straight Olympic Games and Alex Shah will compete in his first. Both received FINA Universality invitations.
The Last Time Tokyo Hosted The Games: 1964 Olympic Retrospective
The 1964 Olympics were the first Games ever held in Asia, and also marked the first time worldwide satellite broadcasts were used.
Nate Thomas Swims 36th Fastest 13-14 200 Back Ever at Lenexa Sectionals
Nate Thomas is now the 36th fastest performer in the 200 back for 13-14-year-olds in USA Swimming history with his time of 2:06.96.
