Every Olympics Since 1952 Has Had an Individual Swimming World Record
Tatjana Schoenmaker was just .05 seconds away from a World Record in the 200 breast prelims. Will she get the meet off the schneid on Friday morning?
Court of Arbitration for Sport Rejects Siphiwe Baleka’s Appeal to Race in Tokyo
Siphiwe Baleka’s quest to become the oldest swimmer to compete in the Olympics has come to an end after the CAS rejected his appeal.
Only 1 Rio Finalist Will Advance to Women’s 200 Back Semis; Hosszu 20th
Katinka Hosszu, the Rio 2016 Olympic silver medalist in the 200 backstroke, was 20th in prelims and will miss the semifinals.
#Tokyo2020 Cheat Sheet for Non-Swimmers Day 5: The Men’s 100 Free Hits Hype
American Caeleb Dressel picked up his 2nd gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with a win in the marquee race of the meet.
Two-Time World Champion Pole Vaulter Sam Kendricks Out of Olympics with COVID
The two-time defending World Champion in pole vault, American Sam Kendricks, will miss the Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19.
NCAA Diver of the Year Sarah Bacon Will Use 5th Year of Eligibility for Gophers
4-time NCAA Champion diver Sarah Bacon will use her bonus 5th year of eligibility after a change-of-heart from her post-NCAA Championship decision.
China Wins 3rd Diving Gold Medal of Tokyo Olympics; US Repeats at Silver
Michael Hixon paired with Andrew Capobianco to win his second straight Olympic silver medal in the men’s 3-meter synchronized diving event.
#Tokyo2020 Cheat Sheet Day 4: Katie Ledecky Gets Her 1st Gold in Her 3rd Event
Katie Ledecky still didn’t have a day to dream of in Tokyo, but she got her first gold medal of these Olympic Games out of the way.
Australia Will Swap All 4 Legs of Women’s 800 Free Relay for Finals
Australia will match 3 of the 4 legs of their World Record setting 800 free relay from 2019, swapping in Leah Neale for Brianna Throssell.
Caeleb Dressel on Comparisons to Phelps: “I don’t think it’s fair to Michael”
Caeleb Dressel spoke to NBC’s TODAY in a pre-recorded interview aired on Wednesday morning about comparisons to Michael Phelps.
Patrick Callan: “Don’t Single One Man Out from the Team”
Patrick Callan came to the defense of his 800 free relay teammate Zach Apple on Twitter after the relay finished in 4th place on Wednesday.
#Tokyo2020 Women’s 800 Free Relay: Splits, Subs, and Australia’s Tough Choice
Emma McKeon will definitely be on Australia’s 800 ree relay in the final. But coaches still have one very tough choice to make.
Kayla Sanchez Scratches 100 Free; American Erika Brown into Semis
American swimmer Erika Brown won a swim-off for 2nd alternate on Wednesday evening in Tokyo, but a pair of scratches have bumped her into the semifinals.
Who Was Officially the First Olympic Record Holder in the Women’s 1500 Free?
By the rules, did heat 1 winner Katrina Bellio or Heat 5 winner Katie Ledecky officially set the first Olympic Record? The answer is within.
Cal Hires Oleg Andriyuk as New Head Diving Coach
Oleg Andriyuk, who served on the United States staff at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, will take over the diving program at Cal.
