Day 1 Roundup: What are the Fans Saying on Social Media?
Fans, coaches, swimmers, and parents shared their thoughts on social media on Day 1 of swimming at the 2020 Olympics.
USA Defeats Japan By Historic 25-4 to Open Water Polo at #Tokyo2020
The US Women’s Water Polo team posted a convincing 25-4 win over Japan on Day 1 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The group phase began on July 24.
Rikako Ikee Makes 2020 Tokyo Olympic Debut in Women’s 4×100 Free Relay
Rikako Ikee blasts a 53.63 swimming the second leg of Japan’s 4×100 free relay. This is her first international competition since her diagnosis in 2019.
Arno Kamminga Breaks Dutch National Record, Posts 57.80 100 Breast in Prelims
Arno Kammingo (57.80) breaks his own Dutch national record in the 100 breast as he and Adam Peaty fight for the top spot.
Felix Auboeck Takes Down Own 400 Free Austrian Record on Day 1 Prelims in Tokyo
Felix Auboeck took down his own Austrian national record during the prelims heats of the men’s 400 free on Day 1 of 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2019 World Champion Daiya Seto Misses Out on 400 IM Final on Day 1 in Tokyo
Daiya Seto failed to make it back in the top 8 of the men’s 400 IM at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. He was ranked first in the world from 2019 to 2021.
Matt King Announces Transfer to Virginia After One Year at Alabama
SEC 100 free champion Matt King announced his decision to swim for the University of Virginia beginning in the fall. He will be transferring from Alabama.
Maximus Williamson Moves to #3 All-Time 13-14 Boy in 200 IM and #2 in 100 Free
Max Williamson moved into the top 3 of National Age Group rankings in the 200 IM and 100 free in the span of 25 minutes.
Ous Mellouli on Surprise Retirement: “I Feel Betrayed”
Ous Mellouli says that he would reconsider his retirement if there were intervention to resolve his ongoing dispute with the Tunisian Swimming Federation.
South Korea Selects Teen Hwang Sun-Woo as 2020 Tokyo Olympic Flag-Bearer
Teen standout Hwang Sun-woo has been selected as one of South Korea’s flag-bearers for the 2020 opening ceremony that will take place on Friday, July 23.
Texas UIL 6A Region Runner-Up Darin Johnson Chooses Howard University for 2021
Breaststroke specialist Darin Johnson announces his decision to swim for Howard University beginning in the fall of 2021.
Versatile Swimmer Madreena Lee Commits to In-State Cal Poly Class of 2025
200 breast Futures qualifier Madreena Lee has announced her decision to swim for Cal Poly SLO beginning in the 2021-2022 season.
Breaststroke Specialist Jack Oleson Chooses Lafayette College for 2021
Lafayette College has picked up a commitment from Jack Oleson of Kensington, MD. He will join the Leopards in the fall of 2021.
Cal Men Pick Up Alabama All-America Transfer Liam Bell
Liam Bell will swim for Cal beginning in the 2021-2022 season. He is one of six Alabama male swimmers who entered the NCAA transfer portal last season.
Where In the World Are Swimming National Teams? Team Locations Ahead of Tokyo
Countries are beginning group training as Tokyo draws near. Some are training together in their home country while others are getting to know the Tokyo pool.
