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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.

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Tokyo 2020, Oceania Day 6: Emma McKeon On Track For Record-Setting Medal Haul

Emma McKeon is 4-for-4 in terms of podium finishes thus far at Tokyo 2020 and could collect up to 3 more before the Games end.

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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.

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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.

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SwimSwam’s Top 5 Swims of the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games: Day 6

We saw #3, #2, and #1 all-time performance =s in 3 different individual events on Day 6, plus we ask the question: What is USA doing in the mixed medley?

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Emma McKeon Rocks Olympic, Aussie Record With 51.96 Golden 100 Free

Australia’s Emma McKeon fired off a new national and Olympic Record en route to taking the gold medal in the women’s 100m freestyle.

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Australian Artist Alex Trevarthen Immortalizes Dean Boxall in Paint

Dean Boxall’s enthusiastic celebration of Ariarne Titmus’ gold medal has set off debates around the world. Alex Trevarthen thought it was “beautifully authentic.”

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Sprint Legend James Magnussen Floats Idea of Dean Boxall Coaching in US NCAA

We talk about most of the big races that have happened so far and specifically Australia’s golden moments form the last 5 days

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SwimSwam’s Top 5 Swims of the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games: Day 5

There were some of the closest races we’ve seen this Games on Day 5, topped by the men’s 100 free, 800 free, and women’s 4×200 free relay

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Brisbane to be Smallest City to Host Olympic Games in 80 Years

WIth a population well under three million, Brisbane will be the smallest city to host the Games since Helsinki in 1952.

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Tokyo 2020, Oceania Day 5: Aussie Women Fall After Questionable Relay Decision

Australia switched all four of their swimmers from the women’s 4×200 free relay prelims, a move which may have cost them the gold.

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Chinese Women Earn 4×200 Freestyle Victory In World Record Fashion

The Chinese women accomplished a massive upset in the women’s 4×200 free, snagging an Olympic gold medal as well as a new world record.

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Stubblety-Cook Hits 3rd Fastest 200 Breast In History For OLY Record And Gold

Stubblety-Cook won Olympic gold with a 2:06.38 and became the first-ever man to swim under 2:07 in the event at an Olympic Games.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap

After anchoring Australia to a world record in the 400 free relay, Cate Campbell will contest her first individual race on Day 5 in the women’s 100 free.

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#Tokyo2020 Cheat Sheet Day 4: Katie Ledecky Gets Her 1st Gold in Her 3rd Event

Katie Ledecky still didn’t have a day to dream of in Tokyo, but she got her first gold medal of these Olympic Games out of the way.

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