Morten Thorensen at work.
Wayde van Niekerk inspires.
Son Yeon-jae models.
Katinka Hosszu is at the local market.
David McKeon opens up.
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Elite international swimming is underway in 2020, with two match days completed of the International Swimming League's revamped season. Congrats to all the participants!  Adam Peaty of team London Roar via ISL World champion sprinter Salwa Eid Naser is cleared of breaking doping testing rules. "This was a case very much on the borderline.". Of course, backlash ensues... 13 positive Covid-19 tests on one swimming team! Beach volleyball Olympian Martin Reader shares some mental strength tips along with breathing exercises via Pan Am Sports. London 2012 Olympians Kellie Wells and Lavonne Idette debut as contestants on The Amazing Race. After gymnastics and figure skating, maybe it's artistic swimming's turn to look inward at abuse allegations and reports of misconduct. Unfortunately: I bet if she were a man, she'd have the respect. Nikola Karabatic: Will Team France be without its star handball player on the road to Tokyo?  Nikola Karabatic via The Olympic Channel More from The Olympic Channel: Flavia Saraiva is determined to medal for Brazil in Olympic gymnastics. Biathlon World breaks down the finales of the winning 2019/20 seasons for Dorothea Wierer and Johannes Tinges Boe in honor of the recent World Statistics Day. Canadian bronze medalist Erin McLeod talks with FIFA.com on the importance of mindfulness and what she has been doing lately. Badminton is a big sport in India; its stars movements are certainly scrutinized. Just ask PV Sindu. Russia: Isn't it beyond time to get tough? Australian rugby sevens star Chloe Dalton looks to inspire with a new podcast supporting women's sport. The Irish Times looks at how Team Ireland is shaping up, with a prospect of a record-number of athletes qualifying for the next Games on the horizon.  Roisin Upton of Team Ireland via The Irish Times Kirstie Alora delays retirement in order to give Tokyo 2020 a shot for the Philippines in taekwondo.  Kirstie Alora via philstar.com Andrei Minakov wants to continue to carry over his swimming success from youth ranks to senior level at Tokyo 2020.  Andrei Minakov via The Olympic Channel Zeney van der Walt hopes to make marked improvement toward Tokyo 2020 despite Covid-19 impacts on training for the South African.  Zeney van der Walt via Spikes Magazine Kyra Condie is as eager to use her voice as she was to make an Olympic debut in sport climbing.  Kyra Condie via The Olympic Channel
Tomas Tudelach at sunset.
Sloane Stephens visits The Hamptons.
Renaud Lavillenie plays some music.
Anders Mol enjoys fall weather.
Krisztian Berki puts in the work.
Badminton is back! Congrats to all the Denmark Open winners!
On this date in 1968, the "Fosbury Flop" becomes an Olympic gold-worthy technique for the high jump.
​After making Olympic history for Puerto Rico at Rio 2016, Adriana Diaz still is going strong in international table tennis. Learn about Team Canada's winter athletes in their new web feature to get you prepared for the season. Can Team Japan win in volleyball at next year's home games? Head coach Yuiki Nakagaichi wants to make an impression. 
Team Japan via Tokyo 2020
FINA.org: Water polo superstar Filip Filipovic of Serbia still has not had final word on his stellar career.
World Archery looks back at the recent restart of international competition and looks for signs of success. Outsports recognizes Camille Blanche's historic mountain biking world championship as an out athlete. 
Camille Blanche on the podium via Outsports
The alpine skiing season has officially begun! Congrats to Solden winners Marta Bassino and Lucas Braathen!
​More skiing via The Olympic Channel: Does skiing gold medalist Ted Ligety have another Winter Olympics in him? ​ Aspiring chef Lisa Vittozzi shares a few diet and nutrition thoughts with Biathlon World. It's another athletics world record this season! |
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