Duncan Scott says he has “nothing to lose” at the upcoming Olympics and feels unaffected by the year’s delay.
The 24-year-old Alloa swimmer already has two Olympic silver relay medals from Rio 2016 and is now targeting individual success in Tokyo.
Tokyo remains in a state of emergency as Covid cases rise and local reaction to the Games remains mixed at best.
“There hasn’t been any single part of me that’s had one negative thought coming here,” Scott said.
“No fans in the venues, flying straight home after competition – for me, that’s just what has to happen to get it to go ahead.
“It’s the Olympic Games – I can’t possibly have any negativity. It’s the pinnacle of our sport and I’m loving it.”
Scott is the British record holder in the 100m and 200m freestyle, as well as the 200m individual medley, but decided to concentrate on both of the 200s.
“The standards I set for myself and what I want to achieve is higher than any external pressure that anyone could put on.” he said.
“I’m relaxed…
