Media Watch--A look ahead into Tokyo 2020

(ATR) Tokyo’s summer heat and water quality impact qualifying events.; Team USA releases Olympic roster and more in Media Watch.

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Heat Wave in Tokyo

The women’s triathlon Olympic qualifying event was shortened due to extreme temperatures in Tokyo. Click here for more from Time Magazine.

Paralympic Triathlon Test Event Cancelled

Japan Times reports The International Triathlon Union cancelled the swimming section of the paratriathlon Olympic test event due to high levels of E.coli.

Athens 2004

The IOC says the legacy of the Athens 2004 Olympics can be felt everyday in Greece.

Team USA Roster

Team USA announces athletes on the Olympic roster for wrestling, rock climbing, surfing and more.

Ryan Lochte to appear on HBO

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte will appear on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbelon Tuesday.

Caeleb Dressel breaks Michael Phelps Record

Caeleb Dressel surpasses Michael Phelps’ Record at the FINA World Championships by 0.32 seconds in South Korea.

USA Gymnastics reduce Tokyo 2020 squad

Washington Post’s Liz Clarke explores the pros and cons of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team reducing squad numbers for next year’s Olympics.

Rugby World Cup in Japan

One Month to the Rugby World Cup in Japan reports Kyodo News.

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Compiled by Greer Wilson.

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