Men’s 3m Synchro Champs Wang, Xie Cruise Through Springboard Prelims In Tokyo
Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi comfortably advanced 1-2 into the semis of the individual 3m springboard event, putting up respective scores of 531.30 and 520.90.
China’s Shi Tingmao Defends Women’s 3m Springboard Olympic Title
Shi won gold by 34.75 points, with teammate Wang Han in for silver, giving China nine straight golds in the event and three consecutive 1-2 finishes
Tokyo 2020, North America Day 8: Dressel Joins Elite Company With Five Golds
Caeleb Dressel joins Mark Spitz, Matt Biondi and Michael Phelps as the only male swimmers to win five gold medals at a single Olympic Games.
Tokyo Relay Splits: Dressel’s 49.0 Fly Leg Leads U.S. Men To World Record
Ryan Murphy, Caeleb Dressel and Zach Apple were the fastest swimmers on their respective strokes as the U.S. won gold and set a new world record.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 8 Finals Live Recap
World record holder Sarah Sjostrom has one last shot to reach the podium in Tokyo after overcoming a broken elbow earlier this year.
Dressel, Peaty Deliver Fastest Relay Splits Of All-Time In Men’s Medley Final
Caeleb Dressel recorded the fastest 100 fly relay split of all-time in 49.03, propelling the Americans to a new world record in the men’s 400 medley relay.
Men’s 400 Medley Relay: U.S. Has A Clear-Cut Decision – Don’t They?
Michael Andrew is the obvious choice to swim breast on the men’s 400 medley relay, but could the U.S. go off the board with Nic Fink?
Defending Champion Shi Tingmao Qualifies First In Women’s 3m Springboard Semis
Shi qualified first for the final by more than 24 points, as the reigning three-time world champion is a huge favorite to defend her Olympic title.
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.
Tokyo 2020, North America Day 7: Ledecky Will Continue To Paris, “Maybe” LA
“I’m at least going to ‘24, maybe ‘28,” Ledecky told NBC immediately after winning a third straight gold in the women’s 800 free.
Great Britain Annihilates World Record In Mixed 400 Medley For Decisive Gold
Adam Peaty recorded the second-fastest 100 breaststroke split in history (56.78) as Great Britain torched the mixed 400 medley relay world record in 3:37.58.
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.
Russian Olympic Committee Responds To Murphy’s Anti-Doping Thoughts
The ROC offered a statement on Twitter after Ryan Murphy made comments regarding the state of doping in the sport of swimming.
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.
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.
