Vanessa Garcia Breaks Own Puerto Rican National Record In 50 Free
Puerto Rico’s Vanessa Garcia broke her own 50 free national record in 24.94.
Poland DQed In Men’s 4×200 For Not Using Relay-Only Swimmer
After being left off the prelim relay, relay-only swimmer Pawel Werner’s exclusion led to Poland’s 4×200 free relay being DQed after they didn’t make finals.
Day 7 Relay Lineups: Along with Le Clos, Cseh Out of Men’s Medley
Both Chad Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh will not swim the medley relay prelims, gearing up for a showdown with Michael Phelps and Joseph Schooling in the 100 fly tonight.
Day 7 Prelims Preview: Campbell Sisters Look To Rebound In 50 Free
The Campbell sisters will look to rebound this morning (or afternoon) in the 50 freestyle after a disappointing 100 freestyle final last night.
Michael Phelps Wins Record 4th Consecutive 200 IM, 22nd Career Gold
American Michael Phelps won his record fourth consecutive title in the men’s 200 IM tonight.
Oleksiak Becomes Most Decorated Canadian At Any Summer Olympics At 16
Penny Oleksiak became the most decorated Canadian ever at a summer Olympics, winning her fourth medal, a gold, in the 100 freestyle.
Penny Oleksiak Breaks World Junior Record In 100 Free Gold Medal Swim
Canadian Penny Oleksiak broke her own world junior record in the women’s 100 free, tying for the gold medal.
Katinka Hosszu Cracks 200 Back National Record Again In Semi-Finals
Katinka Hosszu broke her Hungarian record in the 200 back for the second time today and is now the favorite for gold.
Andriy Govorov Re-Breaks Ukrainian National Record In 50 Free Semis
Andriy Govorov re-broke his Ukrainian record in the men’s 50 free, qualifying in a tie for 2nd heading into tomorrow’s final.
Chad Le Clos Reportedly Dropping Medley Relay To Focus On 100 Fly
Chad Le Clos has reportedly dropped the medley relay in order to focus on the men’s 100 fly final.
Day 6 Finals Preview: Phelps vs Lochte One More Time
Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will square off for one last dance tonight in the 200 IM final.
Hosszu Breaks Hungarian Record En Route To Top Spot In 200 Back Heats
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu continues her impressive Olympics, taking the top spot in the women’s 200 back prelims in a new national record.
Govorov Breaks Ukrainian Record In 50 Free, Sits 1st Heading To Semis
Andriy Govorov put up the top time of the prelims in the men’s 50 free, breaking his own Ukrainian record.
Weir Baffled By Coaches Relay Decision: ‘I can’t make any sense of it’
Amanda Weir was shocked with the decision made by the American coaches to leave her off the women’s 400 free relay.
Day 6 Prelims Preview: Manaudou’s Time To Shine In Men’s 50 Free
Florent Manaudou finally gets his opportunity to shine individually here in Rio with the men’s 50 free getting underway today.
