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IT’S BEEN A WHIRLWIND: Steve Solomon reflects on the last month from an athlete’s perspective & how does training change in the Covid- 19 world; Phil Lutton on the impact for our swimmers and why Brisbane 2032 is no longer front of mind; Why 2021 presents an opportunity for fans

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With the Tokyo Games delayed, Shane takes a look at what it means to various stakeholders... the athletes, fans and the media. Steve Solomon admits the last month a “been a whirlwind” as athletes were told the Tokyo Games were definitely going ahead, only to be told days later to prepare for 2021. A finalist in London in 2012, Solomon details in the impact COVID-19 has had on athletes, and the manner in which they now train. Respected journalist, Phil Lutton says the postponement of the games could have a significant impact on our swimmers, given qualifying for Tokyo will now be delayed 12 months. Also, was it arrogance from the IOC by failing to suggest earlier the Olympics may need to be delayed. Also, as we battle boredom and self isolation, Shane starts his previews of Olympic related books to sink your teeth into on the couch. As always, leave your feedback at @ReadySetTokyo, and we look forward to another 12 months in preparation for Tokyo 2021?

Ready Set Tokyo

April 2, 2020

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With the Tokyo Games delayed, Shane takes a look at what it means to various stakeholders... the athletes, fans and the media. Steve Solomon admits the last month a “been a whirlwind” as athletes were told the Tokyo Games were definitely going ahead, only to be told days later to prepare for 2021. A finalist in London in 2012, Solomon details in the impact COVID-19 has had on athletes, and the manner in which they now train. Respected journalist, Phil Lutton says the postponement of the games could have a significant impact on our swimmers, given qualifying for Tokyo will now be delayed 12 months. Also, was it arrogance from the IOC by failing to suggest earlier the Olympics may need to be delayed. Also, as we battle boredom and self isolation, Shane starts his previews of Olympic related books to sink your teeth into on the couch. As always, leave your feedback at @ReadySetTokyo, and we look forward to another 12 months in preparation for Tokyo 2021?