IOC President Bach Supports Japan’s Decision To Not Have Spectators at Olympics
IOC President Thomas Bach has released a video to athletes addressing the country of Japan’s decision to hold the 2020 Olympic Games without spectators.
Tokyo 2020 Round-Up: Two Russian Rowers Test Positive for Banned Substance
Two Russian Olympic athletes were banned from competition after testing positive for a banned substance while Claire Cashmore will make her triathlon debut.
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Paralympians Evan Austin and Leanne Smith Nominated for ESPY Awards
Paralympic swimmers Evan Austin and Leanne Smith have been nominated for the 2021 ESPY Awards in the “Best Athlete with a Disability” category.
IPC Announces Refugee Paralympic Team for Tokyo 2020
Alia Issa is the first woman to ever compete on the refugee Paralympic team. Two Para swimmers are on the roster: Ibrahim Al Hussein and Abbas Karimi
Great Britain Names 23 To Paralympic Swimming Team
A para-swimming squad featuring 11 returning Paralympians and 12 debutants has today been selected as part of the ParalympicsGB team.
Hammer Thrower Gwen Berry Sparks Activism At U.S. Olympic Trials
Gwen Berry turned away from the flag while the national anthem played during the U.S. Olympic Trials medal ceremony. This falls within USOPC guidelines.
Great Britain’s Alice Tai Withdraws From Tokyo Paralympics Due to Elbow Injury
Seven-time Para World champion Alice Tai of Great Britain has decided to withdraw from the 2021 Olympics due to an elbow injury that requires a full recovery.
Long, Meyers Headline US Roster for the 2021 Paralympic Games
The USOPC has announced the thirty four swimmers who will be representing the United States at the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
18 World Records Fall at the 2021 WPS World Series Finale in Berlin
Karolina Pelendritou broke two of the 18 World Records that fell during the 2021 World Para Swimming World Series Finale in Berlin over the weekend.
Sapp Takes Down Trio of American Records on Final Day of Paralympic Trials
Sapp’s records were a part of a slew that fell throughout the final day of competition at the United States Paralympic Trials.
Anastasia Pagonis Sets World Record in 400 Free at Day 2 of Paralympic Trials
16-year old Anastasia Pagonis set a world record while four other world records fell on Day 2 of the Paralympic Trials.
Jessica Long Wins Twice, Pergolini Sets World Record at Paralympic Trials Day 1
The first day of the Paralympic Trials saw multiple international medalists take to the pool for the competition being held at the University of Minnesota.
Gia Pergolini Breaks S13 100 Back World Record at U.S. Paralympic Trials
17-year-old Gia Pergolini from Dynamo Swim Club started off the 2021 U.S. Paralympic Trials with a bang, breaking the S13 World Record in prelims on Thursday.
US Paralympic Trials To Take Place This Week In Minneapolis
The 2021 US Paralympic Trials will take place this week at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center from Thursday, June 17 to Saturday, June 19.