USA Defeats Japan By Historic 25-4 to Open Water Polo at #Tokyo2020
The US Women’s Water Polo team posted a convincing 25-4 win over Japan on Day 1 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The group phase began on July 24.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
After a trying 2021, Japan’s Daiya Seto will set the tone for the host nation on the opening night of competition in the men’s 400 IM.
Daiya Seto’s Recap Of His 400 IM: “I Made A Mistake”
Hear what reigning 400m IM world champion Daiya Set of Japan had to say after his 400m IM mishap in the heats here in Tokyo.
Overreacting: Seto, Hosszu Struggle In 400 IM, Americans Come Out Firing
A combined seven 400 IM World Championship gold medals between them, Daiya Seto and Katinka Hosszu struggled through the prelim heats on Day 1 in Tokyo.
Japan Starting Off Slowly In Crowd-less Venues
Some of Japan’s key athletes are missing their marks on day one of these Games, leaving the question of a home-based advantage in doubt.
Tokyo 2020 Day 1 Prelims All-Star: Ahmed Hafnaoui Hits 3:45.68 400 Free For 8th
Ahmed Hafnaoui’s morning swim makes him the second-ever Tunisian swimmer to qualify for an Olympic final, joining 2008 1500 gold medalist Ous Mellouli.
See Your Entries From The #Tokyo2020 SwimSwam Pick ‘Em Contest Here!
Check out the full breakdown of gold medal picks by event for the official SwimSwam Toykyo 2020 Olympics Pick’em contest.
British Women Lower 400 Free Relay National Record In Olympic Prelims
Lucy Hope, Anna Hopkin, Abbie Wood and Freya Anderson combined for a time of 3:34.03 in the women’s 400 free relay, lowering their National Record of 3:34.17.
Rikako Ikee Makes 2020 Tokyo Olympic Debut in Women’s 4×100 Free Relay
Rikako Ikee blasts a 53.63 swimming the second leg of Japan’s 4×100 free relay. This is her first international competition since her diagnosis in 2019.
China Downs Women’s 4×100 Freestyle Relay Asian Record From 2009
The Chinese women managed to break the 2009 national and continental record without the help of their 2 quickest 100 freestylers at the meet.
Arno Kamminga Breaks Dutch National Record, Posts 57.80 100 Breast in Prelims
Arno Kammingo (57.80) breaks his own Dutch national record in the 100 breast as he and Adam Peaty fight for the top spot.
Emma McKeon Hits Australian, Oceanian, Commonwealth 100 Fly Records – 55.82
McKeon hit a 55.82 to tie China’s Yufei for the top seed in the women’s 100 butterfly prelims, shaving 0.01 of Maggie MacNeil’s Commonwealth record.
Sydney Pickrem Skips 400 IM Prelim Due to Non-COVID “Medical Reasons”
Canadian swimmer Sydney Pickrem, who finished 4th at the 2019 World Championships in the 400 IM, has dropped the race for “medical reasons not related to COVID-19”.
Women’s 4×100 Freestyle Prelim Lineups: Australia’s Depth Comes In Handy
After their stellar performance at Australian Trials, the nation could advance to as first seed without swimming their 2 biggest stars.
Felix Auboeck Takes Down Own 400 Free Austrian Record on Day 1 Prelims in Tokyo
Felix Auboeck took down his own Austrian national record during the prelims heats of the men’s 400 free on Day 1 of 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
