Tokyo 2020, Africa Day 1: Hafnaoui Makes History With Upset 400 Free Gold
18-year-old Tunisian Ahmed Hafnaoui won Africa’s first medal in the men’s 400 freestyle with an upset gold over a veteran field.
Kalisz, Litherland Win First U.S. Medals Of Tokyo Games With 1-2 In 400 IM
Chase Kalisz and Jay Litherland picked up the first medals for Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with a 1-2 finish in the men’s 400 IM.
Relay Lineups: Simone Manuel Draws In For Americans On Women’s 4×100 Free
Despite finishing ninth in the 100 free at the U.S. Olympic Trials, Simone Manuel will anchor the women’s 400 free relay in the Olympic final.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
After a trying 2021, Japan’s Daiya Seto will set the tone for the host nation on the opening night of competition in the men’s 400 IM.
Overreacting: Seto, Hosszu Struggle In 400 IM, Americans Come Out Firing
A combined seven 400 IM World Championship gold medals between them, Daiya Seto and Katinka Hosszu struggled through the prelim heats on Day 1 in Tokyo.
British Women Lower 400 Free Relay National Record In Olympic Prelims
Lucy Hope, Anna Hopkin, Abbie Wood and Freya Anderson combined for a time of 3:34.03 in the women’s 400 free relay, lowering their National Record of 3:34.17.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Preview: A New Champion Will Emerge In W 200 Breast
Lilly King and Annie Lazor are in the hunt for a 1-2 finish in the women’s 200 breaststroke in Tokyo.
SwimSwam’s Olympic Pick’ Em Contest: Ledecky, Peaty Emerge As Big Favorites
More than 99% of readers have picked both Katie Ledecky (women’s 1500 free) and Adam Peaty (men’s 100 breast) to win gold in their respective events in Tokyo.
8 Swimming Storylines To Watch At The Tokyo Olympic Games
Caeleb Dressel will be the star of the show on the men’s side of the swimming competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Rylov Puts US Streak At Risk In 200 Back
The Americans have won sixth consecutive Olympic gold medals in the men’s 200 backstroke, but Evgeny Rylov is poised to put an end to that run.
Ranking The World Records Most Likely To Go Down In Tokyo: Men’s Edition
Already the world record holder in the 100 fly, Caeleb Dressel has eyes on the super-suited records in the men’s 50 and 100 freestyle in Tokyo.
U.S. Senator Calls On USOPC To Fix “Inequities” After Becca Meyers’ Withdrawal
Meyers announced she would not be swimming in Tokyo after being denied the accompaniment of her chosen personal care assistant.
Ous Mellouli Back In For Tokyo, Tunisian NOC Promises To Settle Dispute
After discussions with both the president of FINA and the Tunisian Olympic Committee, Ous Mellouli will indeed race in a sixth Olympics in Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Titmus Time In Women’s 200 Free
The women’s 200 free went from looking like a competitive field to a race for silver after what Ariarne Titmus did last month in Australia.
Ranking The World Records Most Likely To Go Down In Tokyo: Women’s Edition
Australia’s Ariarne Titmus has a legitimate shot to be apart of three world records in Tokyo.
