Bob Bowman Says Postponing Olympics to 2021 Would ‘Take a Lot of Pressure Off’
Former U.S. Olympic head coach Bob Bowman has emerged as a vocal proponent of postponing the 2020 Olympics amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paolo Barelli Speaks Out About Need To Postpone 2020 Games
Italian Swimming Federation president believes that with many athletes unable to train it’s unrealistic for the IOC to continue to plan on running the Games.
Japanese Olympic Swimmer Naoko Imoto Appointed Torch Relay Anchor In Greece
Retired 1996 Olympic swimmer Naoko Imoto of Japan was a last-minute addition to receive the Olympic flame during a downsized handover in Athens.
Nathan Adrian Raising Money for COVID-19 Relief Fund
Adrian will award a prize package to a donor that includes signed swimming memorabilia and a round of golf with Adrian and USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey
Madeline Huggins (2021) Makes Verbal Commitment to Florida State
Madeline Huggins from Carbondale Community High School and Saluki Swim Club in Illinois has announced her verbal commitment to Florida State for 2021-22.
FINA Approves Use Of Underwater Video Technology At Olympics and World Champs
FINA has updated its bylaws to allow for the use of underwater video technology at the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Arthur Albiero Speaks On Louisville Training Situation, Olympic Realities
“The fear is I don’t know that we have any answers right now,” Albiero said regarding the training plan for his athletes moving forward.
Swimming From Home Talk Show: Tom Shields on OTC Closure, Social Responsibility
Olympic gold medalist Tom Shields was kind enough to talk to me (twice, my computer pooped out and didn’t record the first time) about his last couple weeks
Kira Toussaint, Blake Pieroni, Hannah Miley Share Stuck-At-Home Workouts
With the majority of swimmers, as well as athletes in general, stuck at home around the world, tune in to what some elites are doing to stay in shape.
International Swimming League Will Add 100 IM to Schedule in 2020-2021
World Record holder Vlad Morozov becomes even more valuable in year 2 of the ISL thanks to the addition of the ultimate sprint event: the 100 IM.
IOC Chair Kirsty Coventry: “Athletes Want The Olympic Games To Continue”
Kirsty Coventry, IOC Athletes Committee Chair, gave the details pertaining to a call that took place yesterday. She says athletes want the Olympics in July.
Russian Swimming Championships (Olympic Trials) Postponed Indefinitely
The Russian Swimming Federation will host a training camp for Olympic-hopefuls from April 3-15, during which the meet would have originally taken place.
NCAP’s Nick Spicer Sends Verbal Commitment to NYU for 2020-21
Nick Spicer, from Georgetown Prep and Nation’s Capital Swim Club, has announced his commitment to NYU for the fall of 2020.
Toronto Titans Add Kayla Sanchez, Michael Chadwick to 2020-2021 ISL Roster
Kayla Sanchez was one of the breakout stars from year 1 of the ISL, ranking 13th overall in MVP scoring for the champion Energy Standard club.
Barelli: Se Non C’E’ Svolta Positiva Ridicolo Parlare Di Olimpiadi
Barelli: Se la situazione non migliora entro metà Aprile, è ridicolo parlare di Olimpiadi. Gli azzurri stanno tutti bene, ma non tutti si allenano
