HPC – Ontario Temporarily Closing After Athlete Tests Positive For COVID-19
Some of Canada’s top swimmers, including Penny Oleksiak and Taylor Ruck, train out of the centre.
Hugo Gonzalez Takes Top Prize Money at International Christmas Tournament
Hugo Gonzalez missed a lifetime best in the 50 backstroke by .01 seconds at the Torneo Internacional de Navidad, but still earned $1800 for his effort.
Sakci, Boecekler Lead 28 Turkish Swimmers With Olympic Qualifying Times
Turkey, a rising swimming powerhouse, currently has 28 different athletes under FINA B-cuts, while 6 athletes have achieved FINA A-cuts.
World Champion Daiya Seto Sets Comeback Meet as Japan Open
26-year-old Olympic medalist and two-time 2019 world champion Daiya Seto eyes his return to racing, having been out of competition for nearly 5 months.
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update — Women’s 800 Free Relay
Valentine Dumont, who set who Belgian records in 2020, has helped Belgium move into a wildcard spot in the Women’s 800 Free Relay
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IOC Reconfirms Commitment to Olympic Games Following Tokyo’s State of Emergency
Despite the city of Tokyo declaring a state of emergency, both the country and the IOC remain committed to hosting the Olympic Games as scheduled.
State Of Emergency Declared For Olympic Host City Of Tokyo
A state of emergency has been declared for the Tokyo metropolitan area, host of the 2020 Olympic Games, effective today.
IOC Member Dick Pound Says Athletes Should Be Prioritized for COVID-19 Vaccines
A vocal member of the International Olympic Committee, Dick Pound said he believes athletes should be made priority recipients of the vaccine.
Two-Time Aussie Olympian David McKeon Announces Retirement
Says 2-time Olympian David McKeon, “This isn’t a goodbye to swimming by any means, this is just the start of a new chapter in my journey!”
Rikako Ikee Opting Out Of This Weekend’s Tokyo New Year Meet
Originally entered in this weekend’s Tokyo Metro New Year Meet, leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee will be opting out of the competiton.
Swimmer Matteo Restivo Becomes First Italian Athlete to Receive Covid Vaccine
26-year old swimmer Matteo Restivo, a 2018 European Championships bronze medalist, has become the first elite Italian athlete to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Swimming Canada Sends Out Invites For 2021 Olympic Trials; Full Lists Here
Swimming Canada has just sent invites to 20 swimmers in each event for the reduced capaity 2021 Canadian Trials to be held in April.
SSPC: Kaylee Mckeown Describes 21-Day Training Blocks with 17-on, 4-Off
McKeown re-wrote half of the Australian backstroke record book last year, setting records in the 100 and 200 backs long course and the 200 back short course
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Women’s 400 Free Relay
Charlotte Bonnet and the French women now have the fifth fastest 400 Free Relay time as they look ahead to Tokyo while other countries fight to qualify.