#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.
Largest Irish Olympic Swimming Squad Makes Mark On Tokyo
The nation of Ireland may not be on top of the overall swimming medal table but a steady force has been awakened here in Tokyo.
WATCH: McKeon Lowers Olympic Record, Dressel Pops 21.32 In 50 Free Heats
Caeleb Dressel soared to the top time of the men’s prelims in 21.32, while Emma McKeon reset the Olympic Record for the women in 24.02.
Hungarian Olympic Icon Laszlo Cseh Retires From Competitive Swimming
“I can say it calmly and with a smile: that was it, thank you,” said 35-year-old Laszlo Cseh of Hungary upon announcing his retirement.
Brazil, Lithuania Disqualified In Men’s Medley Relay; Canada Moves Into Final
Brazilian breaststroker Felipe Lima jumped early in the men’s 400 medley relay prelims, costing the team a spot in the final.
Siobhan Haughey Withdraws from 50 Free Semis with Hip Injury
Siobhan Haughey has withdrawn from her final event of the Tokyo Olympics with a hip injury. She’ll leave Tokyo with a pair of silver medals.
Tokyo 2020 Round-Up: Suni Lee Claims All-Around Gold in Simone Biles’ Absence
Suni Lee won the gold medal for the United States while Sam Kendricks, a world champion pole vaulter, tested positive for Covid-19.
Tokyo 2020, Europe Day 6: Bulgaria’s First Olympic Swimming Finalist Since 1988
After placing 4th in the men’s 100 butterfly semifinals, Josif Miladinov is Bulgaria’s first Olympic swimming finalist in 33 years.
More McKeon Magic: Aussie Drops 24.02 Olympic Record In 50 Free Heats
Emma McKeon’s time of 24.02 broke the previous Olympic Record of 24.05 held by 2012 gold medalist Ranomi Kromowidjojo.
Tokio 2020: el chino Wang Shun, oro olímpico y récord de Asia en 200 estilos
El chino Wang Shun se ha proclamado campeón olímpico en 200 estilo combinado, con un tiempo de 1:55.00 logra un nuevo récord asiático.
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.
Watch Tatjana Schoenmaker Break 200 Breast World Record: Day 6 Race Videos
Watch the race videos from 6th finals session where Tatjana Schoenmaker took charge of the 200 breast field to win gold and break the World Record
Emma McKeon gana el 100 libre olímpico con 51.96, récord olímpico y #2 all-time
Emma McKeon ha logrado su 4ª medalla en estos Juegos Olímpicos, esta vez oro en 100 libre con un nuevo récord olímpico de 51.96.
Tatjana Schoenmaker bate el récord del mundo de 200 braza: 2:18.95
La sudafricana Tatjana Schoenmaker ha ganado el oro en 200 braza en Tokio 2020, batiendo el primer récord mundial individual con 2:18.95.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 7 Prelims Preview
Here’s what’s on the menu for day 7 prelims: the women’s and men’s 50 freestyle, the men’s 1500 free, and a set of 4×100 medley relays.
