USA Swimming leadership is urging the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to lobby for a one-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, according to a Friday letter from the organization obtained by Sports Illustrated.
The letter from USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey to USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland knowledges that “there are no perfect answers, and this will not be easy; however, it is a solution that provides a concrete path forward and allows all athletes to prepare for a safe and successful Olympic Games in 2021. We urge you, as a leader within the Olympic Movement, to use your voice and speak up for your athletes.