Winter US Open Qualifier Owen Ngan Commits to Swim for University of Hawaii
Austin, TX Speedo Sectionals runner-up Owen Ngan has committed to swim for the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s class of 2025.
Florian Wellbrock of Germany Dominates the Men’s Open Water 10k in Tokyo
Germany’s Florian Wellbrock dominated the men’s 10k Open Water race, winning his second medal of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha is Tokyo Olympic Champion in Women’s Open Water 10k
Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha won the women’s 10k open water race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Sharon van Rouwendaal finished second Kareena Lee was third.
US Olympic Viewers Shift to Streaming; Japan and AUS Ratings Rise
NBC saw some of its lowest national ratings in Olympic history. The rise of streaming services during the pandemic drove people away from primetive coverage.
Spain Remains Undefeated in Men’s Water Polo, Defeating Australia 16-5
Spain is the only team to have won all of its games so far. They defeated Australia 16-5 and continue to lead Group B at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Poland Sets National Record in Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay on Day 7 of Tokyo 2020
The Polish men broke the national record during the prelims heats of the 4×100 medley relay on Day 7 Prelims of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
National Records for Felix Auboeck and Daniel Wiffen in Prelims of 1500
Daniel Wiffen and Felix Auboeck won the first 2 heats of the men’s 1500 free, breaking the Irish and Austrian national records along the way.
Jeremy Desplanches Goes 1:56.17 For Swiss Record and First Olympic Medal
Jeremy Desplanches set a new Swiss Record of 1:56.17 in the final of the 200 IM at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He touched third for his first Olympic medal.
Hungary Hands the US Women First Olympic Water Polo Loss Since 2008 Final
Hungary ended the US women’s water polo team’s 13-year Olympic winning streak on Wednesday. They scored in the final minutes to defeat the Americans 10-9.
Mollie O’Callaghan Breaks 200 Free WJR in 1:55.11 Leading Off 4×200 Relay
Mollie O’Callaghan smashes Yang Junxuan 200 free World Junior Record while leading off Australia’s 4×200 free relay during Day 5 Prelims of Tokyo Olympics.
Anna Hopkin Takes Down British Record in Prelims of 100 Free with 52.75
Anna Hopkin took down Francesca Halsall’s 100 free British Record Day 5 Prelims. Hopkin touched third in her heat with a time of 52.79.
Siobhan Haughey Breaks Asian Records; 52.70 in Prelims of 100 Free
Siobhan Haughey broke the Asian Records in the women’s 100 free on Day 5 Prelims of the Tokyo Olympics. This come hours after she won silver in the 200 free.
What Song Played During Russian Olympic Gold Medal Ceremony?
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 rang through the speakers as Evgeny Rylov accepted his gold medal for winning the men’s 100 back on Day 3.
Day 2 Roundup: The Internet Reacts to the Most Exciting Swims in Tokyo
The internet had big reactions to some of the top swims from Day 2 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Australian coach Dean Boxall made headlines after Titmus’ win.
USA Men Take Down Japan 15-13 in Water Polo Opener #Tokyo2020
The USA won its first game on Day 1 of the men’s water polo tournament at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They defeated Japan 15-13 in a nail-biting match.
