#Tokyo2020 Cheat Sheet for Non-Swimmers Day 7: 2 More World Records Fall
American Caeleb Dressel was responsible for 1 of the 2 World Records that fell on the penultimate day of the Tokyo2020 Olympics.
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.
Katie Ledecky Wins 3rd-Straight 800 Free, Becomes 37th Olympian With 10 Medals
Katie Ledecky is now one of eight swimmers in history to win double digit gold medals at the modern Olympic Games after topping the 800 free on Saturday.
Japan Sees Two Straight Days of Record Coronavirus Cases as Olympics Continue
New cases of COVID-19 are spiking around the country as the Olympics approach week 2, but especially in the primary Olympic host city of Tokyo.
Anthony Nesty Joins Rare Company of Olympic Champions to Coach Olympic Champions
Among Olympic gold medal winners, Anthony Nesty has already surpassed the coaching accomplishments of most at these Tokyo Olympics.
#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.
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Siobhan Haughey has withdrawn from her final event of the Tokyo Olympics with a hip injury.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.
Australian Artist Alex Trevarthen Immortalizes Dean Boxall in Paint
Dean Boxall’s enthusiastic celebration of Ariarne Titmus’ gold medal has set off debates around the world. Alex Trevarthen thought it was “beautifully authentic.”
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.
