Penny Oleksiak Shatters 100 Free World Junior Record In 52.72
Penny Oleksiak continues to impress in the pool, posting a world junior record on her way to the 2nd seed in tonight’s 100 free finals.
2-for-2: Cate Campbell Breaks Olympic 100 Free Record Again In Semis
Australia’s Cate Campbell continues to look like the class of the field in the women’s sprints, following her Olympic 100 free record from heats with another Olympic record in the semifinals.
Jeanette Ottesen Slips Under Own 100 Free Danish Record
In the first semifinal of the women’s 100 free, Denmark’s Jeanette Ottesen posted a new Danish record, besting her own mark.
Balandin’s 200 Breast Gold Marks First Swimming Medal Ever For Kazakhstan
Balandin won Kazakhstan’s first ever swimming Olympic medal, and he did it in winning fashion by taking gold in the men’s 200 breast with a 2:07.46.
Day 5 Quick Quotes: Dwyer on Cap Drama “We Have Different Sponsors”
Quick quotes from Michael Phelps, Conor Dwyer, Sarah Sjostrom, Lilly King, and Yusra Mardini from after this morning’s prelims.
Poland’s Czerniak Misses Out On 100 Freestyle Due to Federation Error
Konrad Czerniak from Poland was unable to compete in yesterday’s 100m freestyle due to a ‘clerical error’ by his nation’s swimming federation.
Day 5 Relay Lineups: Americans Go With Dirado On 4×200 Free
The Americans have added double IM medalist Maya Dirado to their lineup for the women’s 4×200 free relay tonight.
Cate Campbell “Just Trying to Wake Up” for Prelims
Australian sprint sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell spoke with the media after prelims today, as Cate talked about the late start times for prelims…
All the Race Videos from Tuesday Night in Rio
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
Day 5 Finals Preview: Americans, Aussies Collide In Men’s 100 Free
Kyle Chalmers will look to pull off a big upset in the men’s 100 free tonight.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Five Prelims Live Recap
Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte could possibly be setting up their last Olympic showdown of all time in this event. Phelps is the top seed, the three-time defending Olympic champ, Lochte the world record holder, and they’re not alone in the competition.
Australia Files Grievance Over Swimmers Being Drug Tested In Early AM
Swimmers being asked to submit to anti-doping tests in the early hours of the morning is a concern for Australian Chef de Mission, Kitty Chiller.
2016 Olympics Pick ‘Em Contest, Day 4 Results
Katinka Hosszu was a popular pick for our readers; nearly 95% of contestants picked her to win the women’s 200 IM last night
Day 5 Relay Speculation: 4th Member Up The In Air For American Women
The fourth member of the American women’s 800 free relay is the burning question in today’s relay speculation post.
U.S. Men’s Water Polo Team Stays Alive in Group B With Win Over France
The U.S. Olympic Men’s Water Polo Team kept its hopes alive, notching its first Group B win with a 6-3 victory over France.
