China Suggests Australian Beef to Blame for Positive Doping Tests in 2022
According to Meat and Livestock Australia, metandienone “is not used in any capacity in Australian beef production or in any veterinary medicine.”
Two Golds in 27 Minutes: Flashback to Kornelia Ender and the Last Olympic Double Before Leon
While Marchand had almost two hours to recover between his double, Ender set world records in the 200 free and 100 fly just 27 minutes apart back in 1976.
Kirpichnikova Wins 1500 Silver in French Record, 4th-Fastest Ever, After Defecting From Russia
Kirpichnikova demolished her own French record from last summer (15:48.53, which placed her 4th) by more than eight seconds en route to the runner-up finish.
Paris Olympics Outside the Pool: Redemption for Biles, Late Heroics for U.S. Women’s Rugby
The victory made Simone Biles the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history with eight medals, including five golds, in three appearances.
Watch: Snoop Dogg Gets Swimming Lesson From Michael Phelps at Paris Olympics
“I definitely have great lung power,” Snoop Dogg told Michael Phelps. “And I do have a swimmer’s body. Our bodies are similar, Mike, we could be twins.”
Beatriz Dizotti Becomes First South American to Make Olympic Final in 1500 Free Since 1976
“Today was not the perfect race yet,” Brazilian distance specialist Beatriz Dizotti said. “I am ready to improve my time in the final and I am very happy.”
Despite ‘Slow’ Start to Olympic Swimming, Bob Bowman Expects World Records to Fall in Paris
“It’ll have to be a significant swim, though,” Bowman said. “Because if you’re looking at the average times, a world record here would be very outstanding.”
U.S. Olympic Swimmers David Johnston, Luke Whitlock Test Positive for COVID-19 in Paris
Sources say that both David Johnston and Luke Whitlock have been moved to a hotel to isolate while coaches closely monitor the entire distance group.
14-Year-Old Evan Pan-Wang Rips 52.12 100 Free at TAGS, No. 9 in NAG Rankings
Metroplex Aquatics 14-year-old Evan Pan-Wang posted a time of 52.12 in the 100 free, dropping almost a second off his previous-best 53.03 from May.
Siobhan Haughey Earns $192K for Bronze Medal in 200 Free, Thomas Ceccon $196K for 100 Back Win
Haughey’s career Olympic earnings surpassed $836,000 USD as the 26-year-old also picked up a pair of silver medals in Tokyo that were worth $322,000 apiece.
Nic Fink Becomes Oldest 1st-Time U.S. Olympic Swim Medalist Since 1904 ‘Plunge for Distance’
Fink became the oldest first-time U.S. Olympic swimming medalist in 120 years if you count Edgar Adams and his 1904 silver medal in the “plunge for distance.”
What Flag/Anthem Will Neutral Athlete Alina Zmushka Get If She Medals in 100 Breaststroke?
The IOC created a custom flag for neutral athletes and produced a lyric-less anthem solely for the purpose of being played at a potential medal celebration.
Brett Hawke Replacing Mark Schubert as Head Coach of California’s The Swim Team
TST’s pro group will likely look very different with Brett Hawke and his “sprint revolution” replacing the distance-oriented Mark Schubert.
Paris Olympics Outside the Pool: Biles Overcomes Injury Scare, France Wins First Gold
Simone Biles said she felt something in her left calf, but she returned with tape and nailed her floor routine with the highest score of the day.
Luka Mijatovic Becomes Fastest 15-Year-Old American in 800 Free (7:57.94) at Summer Champs
Luka Mijatovic now ranks 5th in the 15-16 NAG rankings behind Luke Ellis (7:56.40), Evan Pinion (7:55.92), Bobby Finke (7:55.16), and Larsen Jensen (7:52.05).
