5 Takeaways from the Inaugural Olympic Mixed Medley Relay
James Guy did what James Guy does on the British mixed medley relay as they roared to a World Record and Olympic gold medal.
SwimSwam’s Top 5 Swims of the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games: Day 7
We saw two world records, an Olympic record, Katie Ledecky with the 3-peat, and a very questionable coaching decision for Team USA’s mixed relay on Day 7
Tokyo 2020, Europe Day 7: 1 World Record, 1 European Record, 8 National Records
Italy took down National Records in the women’s 4×100 medley relay and 4×100 mixed medley relay (above.) Great Britain broke the mixed medley relay WR.
Great Britain Annihilates World Record In Mixed 400 Medley For Decisive Gold
Adam Peaty recorded the second-fastest 100 breaststroke split in history (56.78) as Great Britain torched the mixed 400 medley relay world record in 3:37.58.
Caeleb Dressel Breaks 100 Fly World Record; Milak Now #2 All-Time
The men’s 100 fly final on Saturday morning in Tokyo featured the two fastest performers in history both swimming lifetime bests.
Russian Olympic Committee Responds To Murphy’s Anti-Doping Thoughts
The ROC offered a statement on Twitter after Ryan Murphy made comments regarding the state of doping in the sport of swimming.
Tokyo 2020 Day 7 Prelims All-Star: Toussaint Under 59 During Backstroke Leadoff
In her 5th 100 backstroke of the meet, Kira Toussaint cleared 59 seconds and produced the quickest backstroke split in the field.
Poland Sets National Record in Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay on Day 7 of Tokyo 2020
The Polish men broke the national record during the prelims heats of the 4×100 medley relay on Day 7 Prelims of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Double Olympic Champ Tom Dean Breaks Down 200 Free, 4×200 Free Relay
Dean breaks down both of his golden races, describing how he adjusted to the Olympic environment and embraced the pressure of an Olympic final
Duncan Scott Ties 1908 Athlete As Most Decorated British Olympic Swimmer
Sealing up silver in the men’s 200m IM final here in Tokyo, Duncan Scott tied 1908 Olympian Henry Taylor as the most decorated British Olympic athlete.
Largest Irish Olympic Swimming Squad Makes Mark On Tokyo
The nation of Ireland may not be on top of the overall swimming medal table but a steady force has been awakened here in Tokyo.
#Tokyo2020 Cheat Sheet for Non-Swimmers Day 6: The World Record Goes Down!
Tatjana Schoenmaker broke the first individual World Record of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Friday morning in Tokyo, etching her name in history.
Hungarian Olympic Icon Laszlo Cseh Retires From Competitive Swimming
“I can say it calmly and with a smile: that was it, thank you,” said 35-year-old Laszlo Cseh of Hungary upon announcing his retirement.
Brazil, Lithuania Disqualified In Men’s Medley Relay; Canada Moves Into Final
Brazilian breaststroker Felipe Lima jumped early in the men’s 400 medley relay prelims, costing the team a spot in the final.
Tokyo 2020, Europe Day 6: Bulgaria’s First Olympic Swimming Finalist Since 1988
After placing 4th in the men’s 100 butterfly semifinals, Josif Miladinov is Bulgaria’s first Olympic swimming finalist in 33 years.