Tokyo 2020, North America Day 3: Jacoby Defeats King, USA Earns 3 Bronzes
As Lydia Jacoby upset Lilly King in the women’s 100 BR final, the USA earned 3 bronzes thanks to the 100 Bk efforts of Ryan Murphy and Regan Smith.
Lydia Jacoby Embraces Hometown’s Reaction to Her 100 Breaststroke Olympic Gold
Though the Tokyo Aquatic Center was largely empty, Lydia Jacoby’s hometown of Seward, Alaska, was in raptures Monday night when the teen won Olympic gold.
Texas and Oklahoma Officially Make Plans to Leave Big 12
Texas and Oklahoma will not be renewing their media rights with the Big 12, the Universities announced Monday following rumors of their intent to join the SEC
SwimSwam’s Top 5 Swims of the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games: Day 3
We saw youngsters step up on Day 3, including 17-year-old Lydia Jacoby, 16-year-old David Popovici, and Aussie superstar Kaylee Mckeown
Romanchuk Leads Record-Filled Olympic Debut In Men’s 800 Freestyle
Eight new national records were set in the men’s 800 free prelims, led by Ukraine’s Mykhailo Romanchuk who sets the inaugural Olympic Record in 7:41.28.
Fernando Scheffer Breaks Brazilian/South American 200 Free Records in 1:44.66
Brazil’s Fernando Scheffer broke the Brazilian and South American Records in the 200 freestyle with a 1:44.66 in the final of the men’s 200 freestyle.
Maximus Williamson Swims No. 5 All-Time 13-14 100 BK To Close 2021 LC TAGS
North Texas Nadadores’ 14-yo Maximus Williamson picked up his 6th and 7th TAGS titles in the 50 free (23.87) and 100 back (57.19), which ranks 5th all-time.
NBC Primetime Viewership Up 26%, Peacock Records Record-Breaking Numbers
After reaching a 33-year low viewership for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremonies on July 23, NBC has announced that its primetime ratings are up 26%.
Jason Lezak Unpacks The 4×100 Free Relay and Dressel’s 100 Free
Lezak unpacks Team USA’s gold medal performance last night, detailing Dressel’s leadoff, the exchanges and Zach Apple’s monster anchor swim.
Nathan Adrian Weighs in on 400 Free Relay, Why Top Seed Should Pick Their Lane
The most interesting thing Nathan said: we should start a petition that top seed gets to choose what lane they swim in at night.
Katie Ledecky Hits 15:35.35 To Mark First-Ever Women’s 1500 Free Olympic Record
During the event’s Olympic debut, Katie Ledecky threw down the 8th fastest performance in history with a 15:35.35 prelim swim.
#Tokyo2020 Top 5: Titmus Wins, Peaty Defends, Russia Flops in Relay on Day 2
We saw a slue of historic races, highlighted by Peaty’s title defense, MacNeil’s #2 all-time, and Titmus vs. Ledecky round 1
Dressel, Kolesnikov In for 400 Freestyle Relay Final (Relay Lineups)
Caeleb Dressel is set to join the American men in the 4×100 freestyle relay, leading-off for the team, which will be chased by the Italians.
USMS National Day 5: 90-Plus-Year-Olds Show Age Is Just A Number
Masters competitions are for adults of all ages, but no races captivate meet participants, fans, and event staff as much as those for the older age groups.
Carson Foster Delves into 400 IM Pain, World #1 Swim with 4:08.46
Foster provides insight into the work he’s been doing since coming back to Austin from the Olympic Trials, including 10×100 (suited) on 1:10 best average
