Category: Diving

A Little Roundup 05.06.21

5/6/2021

Can an Australian take home heavyweight gold in boxing at Tokyo 2020? Justin Huni is ready to try.

Tanya Watson makes history for Ireland, qualifying to the Olympics in women's diving, after a semifinal placement at this past World Cup in Tokyo.

Badminton stars P.V. Sindhu and Michelle Li are named as ambassadors to the IOC's "Believe in Sport" campaign, joining a roster of other global athletes.

Gymnast Pranati Nayak is in line to receive an unexpected Olympic spot for this summer. Now she has to unexpectedly train for it.

Timna Nelson-Levy and Gili Cohen discuss Israeli strength and legacy in judo with Tokyo 2020.

Congrats to two Rio 2016 basketball medalists - Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay - on their engagement!

Benoit Paire earns an Olympic-sized slap-on-the-wrist from the French tennis Federation.

Meanwhile, Tokyo 2020 tennis qualifications start to take shape, more than a month before final rankings come are calculated.

Can 3x3 star Karlis Lasmanis follow in his father's footsteps and make it to the Olympics for Latvia?

Brazilian Italo Ferreira helps launch The Olympic Channel's Olympic State of Body, discussing how he trains optimally to be an elite surfer.

And...ahead of today's Laureus World Sports Awards announcement, Olympians Jessica Ennis-Hill and Lindsey Vonn are named Laureus World Sports Academy members. Congrats!

The New York Times offers the story of wrestler Nick Suriano, another victim of the Covid-19 pandemic, with long-held Olympic dreams in wrestling cut abruptly.

Italian rhythmic gymnast Milena Baldassari is the latest to be immortalized as her own Barbie figure. Congrats!

Karol Dobek - known in the 400 meter hurdles - continues to showcase his 800 meter potential. What will he do come Tokyo 2020?

Ecuador's female sprinters - led by Angela Tenorio - make history for their country at last weekend's World Athletics Relays to qualify for the Olympics as a team.

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Let's Get Social 05.04.21

5/4/2021

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Tom Daley and Matty Lee are in pre-competition mode.

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Luigi Samele takes a sip.

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Yusra Mardini contemplates spring.

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Epp Mae, pretty in pink...

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Anna Korakaki takes a stroll.

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A Little Roundup 05.03.21

5/3/2021

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Tom Daley - and his "knitting and crochet" - are ready to take on bubble life in Tokyo this summer.

Can rising archer Elisa Tartler earn her way onto Germany's Tokyo 2020 team after a strong 2021 start?

Pan Am Sports goes Face to Face with track cyclist Nicholas Paul, poised to make a mark for Trinidad & Tobago in his Olympic debut. (subscription)

Singapore will have Olympic fencers for the first time, thanks to both Tokyo 2020 qualifiers Amita Berthier and Kiria Takanah.

FEI.org: Hiroyuki Kitahara shares thoughts on the state of Japan's equestrian dressage riders and the inspiration for a younger generation.

Spanish star Carolina Marin makes history again with her fifth European championship in badminton, tying Peter Gade with five career wins.

Off the Ball Sports catches up with Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan on Tokyo 2020 goals, training, astrophysics, and much more.

More gymnastics: get to know U.S. stalwart Sam Mikulak, chasing his first Olympic medal at his third Games.

One of the surest bets at Tokyo 2020 will be that an Averina will win the individual all-around gold in rhythmic gymnastics.

Judoka Charline van Snick's recovery from serious injury suffered a few months ago is surprisingly well on track.

Adam Scott may be a no, but count on Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith to target Tokyo 2020 for Team Australia in golf.

U.S. water polo star Kiley Neushul announces retirement, a few months before the Tokyo Games.

Beijing 2008 decathlon medalist Andrei Krauchanka makes a strong statement in support of democracy.

You can call three-time Olympic medalist sprinter Lauryn Williams an author now, with her just released guide for track & field athletes looking to build their business profile.

And, check out what is happening lately with track Olympians Clayton Murphy and Devon Allen on their podcast, The Track Boys.

Count Adam Gemili as one track star against the IOC's confirmation of controversial Rule 50.

Before the Ingegritsens, there were - and still are - the Borlees as the preeminent brothers of track. Tokyo 2020 goes in deep.

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A Little Roundup 04.29.21

4/29/2021

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Can Jade Jones become the first Team Great Britain woman to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals this summer in taekwondo?

Rugby sevens star Carlin Isles is playing in honor of his brother, and ready for the U.S. to improve its Olympic placement from Rio 2016.

Count Jamaican Danusia Francis as a fan of the full-length leotard for women recently unveiled at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Win Htet Oo: A Tokyo 2020-bound swimmer takes a stand against the military coup in Myanmar.

It took an "atomic bomb" to reset Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in their outlook in badminton doubles ahead of Tokyo 2020.

Can Switzerland make it to the medal podium in beach volleyball at Tokyo 2020? Its women are leading the charge.

Team New Zealand's middle distance runner Nick Willis reflects ahead of Tokyo 2020 being his fifth and last Games, and passing the proverbial baton onto younger athletes.

Irish sprinter Phil healy contemplating a possible 200 - 400 meters double this summer in Tokyo.

After a disappointing Rio 2016, hurdler Jasmine Camacho-Quinn is having a strong start to her 2021 season, just in time for Tokyo 2020 preparations.

Could soccer superstar Sergio Ramos appear for Spain at Tokyo 2020? He's weighing his interest still...

A fan of top archer Brady Ellison? Tokyo 2020 has an in-depth catch-up with the U.S. star, on his recent natural recovery from injury, outside hobbies, and more.

Track cyclist Elinor Barker chats with WalesOnline on targeting Tokyo 2020 success a year later, mental health, and more.

Mongolia is a 3x3 basketball power? Sure!

Rio 2016 diving almost-medalist Benjamin Auffret announces his retirement.

Golfer Adam Scott: Who needs him, anyway?

RIP to Jordanian boxer Rashed Al-Swaisat, who passed away following injury during a World Youth Championship match earlier this month.

It's not too early to start thinking about Paris 2024, especially when you're an expert kiteboarder. Axel Mazella is eager to showcase home team advantage in the soon-to-be new discipline.