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.
5 Takeaways from the Inaugural Olympic Mixed Medley Relay
James Guy did what James Guy does on the British mixed medley relay as they roared to a World Record and Olympic gold medal.
#Tokyo2020 Cheat Sheet for Non-Swimmers Day 7: 2 More World Records Fall
American Caeleb Dressel was responsible for 1 of the 2 World Records that fell on the penultimate day of the Tokyo2020 Olympics.
Seebohm & McKeown Bond In One-Of-A-Kind Olympic Podium Gesture
The Australian story in the women’s 200m backstroke did not end with Kaylee McKeown’s and Emily Seebohm’s performances in the pool.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Day 7 Medal Table: US Approaching 30 Medal Mark
With Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel claiming gold medals on day 7, the US is now approaching the 30 medal mark in Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020, Oceania Day 7: Titmus Collects Silver During Third Ledecky Matchup
While she didn’t make it to the top of the podium, Ariarne Titmus still pulled off an impressive Commonwealth record of 8:13.83.
Tokyo 2020, Europe Day 7: 1 World Record, 1 European Record, 8 National Records
Italy took down National Records in the women’s 4×100 medley relay and 4×100 mixed medley relay (above.) Great Britain broke the mixed medley relay WR.
2020 Tokyo Olympics Pick’Em Contest – Day 7 Results
886 out of about 900 Pick’Em voters predicted Caeleb Dressel would win the 100 fly and 788 scored points for correctly picking Kristof Milak to win silver.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 7 Finals Live Recap
Kaylee McKeown can become the first Australian Olympic champion in the women’s 200 backstroke in this morning’s finals session from Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020, North America Day 7: Ledecky Will Continue To Paris, “Maybe” LA
“I’m at least going to ‘24, maybe ‘28,” Ledecky told NBC immediately after winning a third straight gold in the women’s 800 free.
Tokyo 2020, South America Recap Day 7: Fratus Posts 90th Career Sub-22 LCM 50FR
32-year-old Brazilian sprint veteran Bruno Fratus hit a milestone tonight in the semifinals of the men’s 50 free.
Great Britain Annihilates World Record In Mixed 400 Medley For Decisive Gold
Adam Peaty recorded the second-fastest 100 breaststroke split in history (56.78) as Great Britain torched the mixed 400 medley relay world record in 3:37.58.
Caeleb Dressel Breaks 100 Fly World Record; Milak Now #2 All-Time
The men’s 100 fly final on Saturday morning in Tokyo featured the two fastest performers in history both swimming lifetime bests.
Kylie Masse Breaks Canadian Record in 200 Backstroke in 2:05.42 to Win Silver
Canadian Kylie Masse earned her second silver medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a 2:05.42 in the women’s 200 backstroke on the penultimate day of competition.
Katie Ledecky Wins 3rd-Straight 800 Free, Becomes 37th Olympian With 10 Medals
Katie Ledecky is now one of eight swimmers in history to win double digit gold medals at the modern Olympic Games after topping the 800 free on Saturday.
