Kyodo: In 2018, French Judge Criticized Flaws In Japan’s Vote-Buying Probe
More than two years ago, a French judge said Japan’s probe had “many flaws” in an investigation into alleged vote-buying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid.
Serbia, Hungary, Israel Begin Vaccinating Olympic Athletes; Italy Chief Says No
At least 3 nations, including Hungary, have begun inoculating their Olympic athletes for the coronavirus. The head of the Italian Olympic Committee says their athletes won’t jump the line.
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Bryant University Picks Up Verbal from Canadian Freestyler Charlee LeGallais
Bryant University has added Canadian mid-distance freestyler Charlee LeGallais to its roster beginning in the 2021-2022 season.
Head of Canadian Olympic Committee Floats Idea of Athletes Jumping Vaccine Line
The head of Canada’s Olympic Committee says he’s discussed the idea of Olympians moving up in vaccine priority with the national government.
Beyond The Lane Lines: USA Gymnastics Going Broke
Catch up on news around the world, including the USA, Germany and Scotland, with this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Canadian IMer Avery Willis Commits to Eastern Michigan
Avery Willis from Ontario, Canada will join the Eastern Michigan women’s swimming and diving team in the fall of 2021.
2021 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The 2021 CARIFTA (Caribbean Free Trade Association) Aquatics Championships have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Harry Gallagher, Coach of Dawn Fraser, Dies at 96
The coach of Dawn Fraser throughout her career, one of Australia’s greatest coaches, Harry Gallagher, died last week at the age of 96.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2021: Men’s #50 – #41
Yan Zibei is one of a number of men who could be higher on this list if it weren’t for Adam Peaty being such an overwhelming favorite for 100 breast gold.
International Swimmers’ Alliance Launches With World’s Top 120 Elites
While the Alliance is not a union, it is an association of elite swimmers and a potentially powerful voice in negotiating improved economic conditions
IOC and Florida CFO Discuss Potential Of A Florida-Hosted 2020 Olympics
representatives from the IOC have met with Florida’s CFO regarding the possibility of Florida taking over as hosts of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Jane Figueiredo Joins Mel Marshall in UK Sport Female Coach Mentoring Program
Figueiredo has been the coach of two-time Olympic medalist Tom Daley since 2014, and coached other Olympic medalists while at the University of Houston.
Houston Snags Romanian National Champion Henrietta Fangli for 2021
Romanian breaststroker Henrietta Fangli plans to swim for the University of Houston beginning in the 2021-22 school year.
Tokyo Considering Spectator-Less Olympics But With Big Economic Impact
As the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee considers a spectator-less Olympics, the economic impact of such a decision is being studied.