Women’s 400 Medley Relay Lineups: Weitzeil, Smith in for USA
As predicted, the United States will enter an entirely new lineup in tonight’s final for the women’s 4×100 medley relay, while Australia will replace 3 legs.
Women’s 400 Medley Relay Final: Big Changes and Momentum in Play on Sunday
Kylie Masse will join the top-seeded Canadian medley relay in finals, giving them a big backstroke boost as they try to hold off the U.S. and Australia.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 7 Finals Live Recap
Kaylee McKeown can become the first Australian Olympic champion in the women’s 200 backstroke in this morning’s finals session from Tokyo.
Relay Lineups: Dressel Will Be Lone Male Anchor On Mixed 400 Medley
Caeleb Dressel will swim freestyle for the United States on the mixed 400 medley relay, the only country opting to use a male swimmer at the end.
100m Back Analysis: How Tokyo And Trials Compare for the Podium Finishers
We asked our data partner to help us with a deeper insight into performances and what makes elite swimmers fast. This is their TritonWear analysis.
Tokyo Rapid-Fire: Day 5 Swimming Headlines
Last night there were 5 finals and 4 semifinals, which lasted 3.5 hours. A lot happened. Check out the biggest swimming headlines from day 5 here for more.
#Tokyo2020 Mixed Medley Relay: Brutal Lineup Decisions Loom For USA, Australia
Does Caeleb Dressel swim a 100 fly/50 free/mixed medley relay triple? Which of Kaylee McKeown, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell double up for Australia?
Zhang Yufei gana el 200 mariposa con 2:03.86, récord olímpico y 3ª histórica
La china Zhang Yufei ha ganado el oro olímpico en 200 mariposa con el mejor tiempo en 12 años, batiendo el récord olímpico con 2:03.86.
Tokyo 2020, North America Day 5: US Women Beat 4×200 WR But Finish 2nd Again
Just as it happened in 2019, the American women swam quicker than the former world record in the 4×200 free relay but wound up with a silver medal.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics In Photos: Day 5 Finals
Yet again, so much emotion and excitement in one session! Here are some of my favorites from the morning of tears and cheers.
Regan Smith Leads Off Mixed Medley Heat in 57.64, Unofficially #5 Swim All-Time
Regan Smith put up the fifth-fastest 100 backstroke swim of all-time with a 57.64, though it won’t official count for records or rankings.
Relay Lineups: China & Britain Go All-In, Italy/Canada Gamble on Mixed Medley
Canada left both Maggie MacNeil and Penny Oleksiak off of the mixed medley relay prelims, gambling on the team making the final without them.
Watch China Break Women’s 4×200 Free Relay WR: Day 5 Finals Race Videos
Watch all the race videos from the day 5 finals session of the Tokyo Olympics including when the entire women’s 4×200 free relay podium beat the World Record
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 6 Prelims Preview
Just hours after his Olympic gold medal performance in the 100 freestyle, Caeleb Dressel will be back in the water on day 6 for the men’s 100 butterfly.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Day 5 Medal Table: 2 Golds and 2 Olympic Records for China
China and Japan leapfrog Canada and the Russian Olympic Committee on Day 5 to take over at the 4th and 5th positions on the medal table.