Great Britain Women Now Lead Tokyo Olympic Wildcard in 800 Free Relay
Freya Anderson anchored the Great Britain women’s 800 free relay to victory, moving them into the top Olympic Wildcard spot.
Molly Renshaw on 2:21.3 200 BR Gold: “I Didn’t Expect to Swim as Fast As I Did”
Touching first in 2:21.34, Renshaw added that “I’m really satisfied because I didn’t expect to swim as fast as I did in the final.”
Tokyo 2020 Round-Up: IOC Offers Medical Help to Japan Ahead of Games
The International Olympic Committee suggested that each national bring medical staff in order to assist those supplied by Japan at the Games
Gorbenko Breaks Fourth Different Israeli Record at 2021 Euros: 2:10.35 in 200IM
Anastasia Gorbenko is continuing her onslaught through the Israeli swimming national record book with a national-best 2:10.35 in the 200 IM.
Malyutin Joins 1:44 Club En Route To 200 Free Euros Gold
The men’s 200m free was a lights-out race, as another member of the 1:44 club has been officially initiated with Russia’s Martin Malyutin’s 1:44.79 victory.
Switzerland’s Lisa Mamie Claims 200 Breast Silver In New Record
Making it onto the podium tonight with the silver medal in the women’s 200m breaststroke event was Lisa Mamie of Switzerland.
Mityukov and Santos Crack National Records in 200 Back Semifinal
Roman Mityukov (above) destroyed his Swiss National Record from January by more than a seconds. Francisco Santos beat his Portuguese National Record by .18.
Greenbank Lowers Hours-Old British National 200 Back Record
Luke Greenbank did it again, breaking his own hours-old British national record in the men’s 200m backstroke for top seed here in Budapest.
Dawson Blasts 58.18 100 Back Euros Gold As 6th Fastest Woman Ever
British ace Kathleen Dawson broke the European Championships record en route to 100m backstroke gold tonight in Budapest.
European Championship Winners Greeted By Family Via Video
Many of the gold medalists were caught by surprise when they noticed their respective family members waving to them on the giant screen.
Kameneva Scratches 100 Free, Gonzalez 200 Back on Day 5 of Euros
Russia’s Maria Kameneva has scratched the 100 free semifinals for tonight’s session, focusing instead on securing a medal in the 100 back final.
Japan Swimming Federation Chairman Norimasa Hirai Announces Retirement
With just a few months left until the Olympic Games begin, Japan Swimming Federation chairman Norimasa Hirai has announced his retirement from the position.
Tokyo 2020 Enters Operational Delivery Mode
IOC President Thomas Bach confirmed that as many as 75 percent of the residents of the Olympic Village are already vaccinated or have secured vaccination.
Luke Greenbank Breaks British Record in 200 Back, Jumps to World #4
Luke Greenbank now ranks just 1 spot behind Michael Phelps for 13th place in the all-time global rankings in the 200 meter backstroke.
2021 European Championships: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
The day 5 prelims docket includes events such as the men’s 50 breast, women’s 100 free, men’s 800, women’s 200 IM, men’s 200 back, and women’s 4×200 free.
