Russia Wins First Olympic Pool Gold Since 1996 To Break Legendary U.S. Streak
Evgeny Rylov became the first Russia to win Olympic gold in the pool in 25 years when he topped the men’s 100 backstroke final in a European Record of 51.98.
Tom Dean Takes Down British 200 Free Record En Route To Historic Olympic Gold
Tom Dean broke the British Record in the men’s 200 freestyle final to become the country’s first-ever Olympic medalist in the event.
Tokyo 2020, Africa Day 3: Schoenmaker Wins First Women’s RSA Medal Since 2000
Tatjana Schoenmaker’s 100 breaststroke silver is the first Olympic swimming medal for a South African women in 21 years.
USA, Australia & Spain Improve To 2-0 In Women’s Olympic Water Polo Tournament
American Rachel Fattal scored two goals in Team USA’s 12-7 victory over China to move to 2-0 in Olympic women’s water polo action.
Overreacting: Former Olympic Champion Le Clos Barely Sneaks Into 200 Fly Semis
South African Chad Le Clos finished 16th in the men’s 200 butterfly prelims, escaping an unceremonious elimination by less than a tenth of a second.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
American superstar Katie Ledecky has her first opportunity for Olympic gold in Tokyo on Day 2 in the women’s 400 freestyle final.
Tokyo 2020, Africa Day 2: No Cap, No Problem For Tatjana Schoenmaker
Tatjana Schoenmaker has excelled through the first two rounds of the women’s 100 breaststroke despite her cap coming almost entirely off both times.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Confident American Lilly King will open her 2020 Olympic campaign on Sunday in women’s 100 breaststroke, beginning her quest to defend 2016 gold.
Overreacting: Brits Whiff In 400 Free Relay, Popovici Looking Dangerous
Romanian David Popovici (pictured) had a strong start to his Olympic career in the men’s 200 freestyle preliminaries on Sunday night in Tokyo.
Summer McIntosh Lowers Canadian Record, Makes 400 Free Olympic Final At 14
McIntosh’s time of 4:02.72 breaks Brittany MacLean’s 2016 Canadian Record of 4:03.43, putting her in contention for a medal at the Tokyo Games.
Nicolo Martinenghi Slices .01 Off Italian Record In 100 Breast – 58.28
The 21-year-old has now lowered the record seven times, and has positioned himself to vie for a medal on Sunday after qualifying third for the final.
Tokyo 2020, Africa Day 1: Hafnaoui Makes History With Upset 400 Free Gold
18-year-old Tunisian Ahmed Hafnaoui won Africa’s first medal in the men’s 400 freestyle with an upset gold over a veteran field.
Kalisz, Litherland Win First U.S. Medals Of Tokyo Games With 1-2 In 400 IM
Chase Kalisz and Jay Litherland picked up the first medals for Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with a 1-2 finish in the men’s 400 IM.
Relay Lineups: Simone Manuel Draws In For Americans On Women’s 4×100 Free
Despite finishing ninth in the 100 free at the U.S. Olympic Trials, Simone Manuel will anchor the women’s 400 free relay in the Olympic final.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
After a trying 2021, Japan’s Daiya Seto will set the tone for the host nation on the opening night of competition in the men’s 400 IM.