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.
WATCH: McKeon Lowers Olympic Record, Dressel Pops 21.32 In 50 Free Heats
Caeleb Dressel soared to the top time of the men’s prelims in 21.32, while Emma McKeon reset the Olympic Record for the women in 24.02.
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.
Siobhan Haughey Withdraws from 50 Free Semis with Hip Injury
Siobhan Haughey has withdrawn from her final event of the Tokyo Olympics with a hip injury. She’ll leave Tokyo with a pair of silver medals.
Tokyo 2020 Round-Up: Suni Lee Claims All-Around Gold in Simone Biles’ Absence
Suni Lee won the gold medal for the United States while Sam Kendricks, a world champion pole vaulter, tested positive for Covid-19.
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.
More McKeon Magic: Aussie Drops 24.02 Olympic Record In 50 Free Heats
Emma McKeon’s time of 24.02 broke the previous Olympic Record of 24.05 held by 2012 gold medalist Ranomi Kromowidjojo.
Relay Lineups: Efimova/King Confirmed Breaststroke Medley Relay Prelims Legs
After their younger teammates out-swam them, veterans Yulia Efimova (ROC) and Lilly King (USA) have been put on the BR prelims spots for the 400 medley relay.
Watch Tatjana Schoenmaker Break 200 Breast World Record: Day 6 Race Videos
Watch the race videos from 6th finals session where Tatjana Schoenmaker took charge of the 200 breast field to win gold and break the World Record
SwimSwam’s Top 5 Swims of the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games: Day 6
We saw #3, #2, and #1 all-time performance =s in 3 different individual events on Day 6, plus we ask the question: What is USA doing in the mixed medley?
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 7 Prelims Preview
Here’s what’s on the menu for day 7 prelims: the women’s and men’s 50 freestyle, the men’s 1500 free, and a set of 4×100 medley relays.
Michael Andrew Under Review By USOPC For Not Wearing Mask In Mixed Zone
In response to photos of Andrew not wearing his mask in the mixed zone Friday, the USOPC said they are reviewing the matter and “will take action as needed.”
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