The Incredible Feat of an Olympic Repeat – Part II
Aaron Peirsol joined the elite club of swimmers to defend an Olympic title when he broke the world record in the 100 back final at the Beijing Olympics.
Quanto Spesso I Campioni Del Mondo Vincono L’Oro Alle Olimpiadi Successive
Anche se ci si aspetterebbe che i vincitori dei Mondiali conquistino l’oro l’anno successivo alle Olimpiadi, in realtà non è successo spesso
How Often Do Reigning World Champions Win The Olympic Title The Following Year?
Michael Phelps won the same event at the Olympics as he did at the previous year’s World Championships numerous times, including five in 2007/2008.
Summer McIntosh Becomes First Swimmer to Break Both 400m World Records (in Long Course)
Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh can add another accolade to a growing resume, becoming the first swimmer in history to achieve this.
Japanese Double Olympic Champion Yui Ohashi Featured On Cover Of Vogue Japan
After winning two gold medals at Tokyo 2020 and becoming Japan’s first female professional swimmer, Ohashi was featured on Japan Vogue’s June issue.
Yui Ohashi Becomes 7th Straight Women’s 200/400 IM Olympic Champion
Yui Ohashi has become the latest woman to pull off a seemingly IM-specific feat by winning 2 Olympic gold medals in the same discipline.
How Difficult Is It To Win Multiple Olympic Gold Medals In Individual Events?
Katie Ledecky “only” needs to win two individual events in Tokyo to move to #2 all-time in individual golds.
Epic Swims: Ukrainian Swimmer Yana Klochkova Wins 400 IM Gold, Fukoka 2001
17-year old Yana Klochkova won her first World title at the 2001 World Championships in Fukoka when she dominated the 400 IM.
Daryna Zevina Adds To Her A-Time With OLY B-Time In 200 Free
Daryna Zevina delivered one of three OST/B Times this evening in the 200m freestyle. She has an OLY A time in the 200m backstroke.
2017 World University Games: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Yui Ohashi of Japan will be hunting down gold in the 400 IM after taking the top qualifying time in the prelims.
Revenge of the Nerds: All-time Women’s Olympic Medal Winners
You might be surprised to learn that it’s Kirsty Coventry who has won the most individual Olympic medals, among women, of all time. Believe it. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Kirsty Coventry)