Miller: That was the fastest heat of breaststroke in history (Video)
Aside from Peaty’s world record, there were 3 swimmers under 59 and all 8 competitors snuck under 1:00.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Three Prelims Live Recap
Michael Phelps will be competing in the heats of the men’s 200m butterfly shortly after where he’s not exactly the favorite. It looks to be a three man race right now between Phelps and his two rivals: Chad le Clos of South Africa and Laszlo Cseh of Hungary. Both have said their fair share of talk about Phelps making this one of the most anticipated races of the games.
Finals Preview: Women’s 100 Breast, Men’s 100 Back Headline Night 3
World record watch will be on again tonight in the men’s 100 back.
How To See Splits From The 2016 Olympic Games
One of the most asked questions to the SwimSwam staff during the 2016 Olympic Games so far have been how to see splits from the races. Here is a step-by-step guide to ensure that you’re able to see all the splits.
Social Media Olympics: Internet Explodes After Phelps Wins 19th Gold
Michael Phelps has been mentioned across the internet nearly 250,000 times over the last 24 hours.
Watch the Race Videos from Day 2 of 2016 U.S. Open
Watch all the championship final races from Day 2 of 2016 U.S. Open Championships.
Dana Vollmer: I did what I set out to do (Video)
Defending Olympic champion Dana Vollmer managed to get on the podium. Vollmer was a 56.63 to take the bronze.
Penny Oleksiak: 2x Olympic Medallist Or Creator Of The Swimmers Dougie?
Her performances have rocketed here to stardom in Canada over night, although we at SwimSwam still credit her fame to creating the swimmers dougie.
Ledecky: After 2013 my goal was 3:56 or better (Video)
Ledecky was outstanding, reminiscent of a 2007-2008 Michael Phelps, beating the world record line by over a body length and finishing several body-lengths ahead of second place
Peaty: Hopefully there’s many more boundaries to be broken (Video)
Great Britain’s Adam Peaty absolutely demolished what anyone in the world thought was possible in the 100m breaststroke.
Sarah Sjostrom: “I had doubts all the time” (Video)
As expected, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom absolutely dominated the field here in Rio in the 100m butterfly
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Two Finals Live Recap
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
Watch The Men’s 4×100 Freestyle Relay With Phelps’ Best Turn Ever
Bob Bowman, Head Coach of the U.S. men’s squad and long-time coach of Michael Phelps, called what the 23-time Olympic medalist produced off the wall, ‘a serious turn.’
Russian Official Calls Paralympic Ban “Absurd,” CAS Appeal Coming
A Russian official criticized the Internatonal Paralympic Committee (IPC)’s decision to ban all Russia’s athletes from the upcoming Rio Paralympic Games, even suggesting that exclusion from the Paralympics would rob athletes of “a reason for living.”
Day 3 Prelim All-Star: Siobhan Haughey Moves Up 19 Spots In W 200 Free
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
