Tokyo Rapid-Fire: Day 8 Swimming Headlines
Didn’t have time to check what happened during the last Tokyo finals session? Read below for the biggest day 8 swimming headlines you want to catch up on.
Emma McKeon Leads All #Tokyo2020 Olympic Swimming Individual Medalists
Emma McKeon leads all Tokyo 2020 Olympic swimming medalists with 7 medals, 4 gold and 3 bronze. Caeleb Dressel had the most golds with five.
Cal Commit Gabriel Jett Wins 5th Event at Santa Clarita Futures (2:02.88 IM)
Gabriel Jett of Clovis took his 5th title of the meet by winning the 200 IM at 2:02.88, ranking No. 6 in the 17-18 age group this season and No. 55 all-time.
Kevin Houseman Swims 2:15.77 Breast, Mia Kragh Hits 59.07 Fly in Santa Clarita
At Santa Clarita Futures, Kevin Houseman dropped four seconds to swim 2:15.77 in the 200 breast. Also, Mia Kragh broke a minute in the 100 fly, hitting 59.07.
Japan Closes #Tokyo2020 Swimming With Men’s 400 Medley Relay Asian Record
The Japanese men’s 400 medley relay of Irie, Mura, Mizunuma, and Nakamura took down the Asian record by 0.08s, despite placing 6th in the Olympic final.
Caspar Corbeau Exposes Himself as The Guy With the Horn
Did you hear six horn blasts before almost every final? Well, the guy with the horn has revealed himself as Caspar Corbeau of the Netherlands.
Tokyo 2020, Africa Day 7: Chelius Makes 50 FR Semis, Breaks 4th RSA Record
South African Emma Chelius qualified into the 50 free semifinals in 24.65, a national record. 22 more national records from Africa fell in the 50 free.
Tokyo Rapid-Fire: Day 7 Swimming Headlines
2 World records and 1 Olympic record went down last night. Read on for more of the biggest swimming headlines from day 7 Tokyo 2020 finals.
Aussie Emma McKeon Leads ALL #Tokyo2020 Individual Medalists With Four
Aussie Emma McKeon currently leads the overall Tokyo 2020 individual medalists with four thus far, two from individuals and two from relays.
Tokyo Rapid-Fire: Day 6 Swimming Headlines
Two Olympic records and one World record went down on day six of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Read on for more of the day’s biggest swimming headlines.
Gabriel Jett Hits 50.54 Free/56.22 Back on Day 2 of Santa Clarita Futures
Cal commit Gabriel Jett of Clovis Swim Club swam a pair of personal bests on day two of Santa Clarita Futures, nailing 50.59 100 free and 56.22 100 back.
Tokyo 2020, Africa Day 6: Schoenmaker 1st RSA Female Olympic Champ Since 1996
24-year-od Tatjana Schoenmaker has become the first South African woman to win an Olympic swimming title since Penny Heyns in Atlanta 1996.
#Tokyo2020 Men’s 200 IM Olympic Final Splits: Wang Hit 27.37 FR to MA’s 30.69
Michael Andrew was first at the 150, yet Wang Shun threw down a 27.37 free split to win the title. Andrew split 30.69 on free to place 5th after 24.21 fly.
Relay Lineups: Efimova/King Confirmed Breaststroke Medley Relay Prelims Legs
After their younger teammates out-swam them, veterans Yulia Efimova (ROC) and Lilly King (USA) have been put on the BR prelims spots for the 400 medley relay.
Tokyo Rapid-Fire: Day 5 Swimming Headlines
Last night there were 5 finals and 4 semifinals, which lasted 3.5 hours. A lot happened. Check out the biggest swimming headlines from day 5 here for more.
