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WATCH: 1,824 Drones Light Up the Sky at #Tokyo2020 Olympics

For the second straight Olympic Games, an aerial drone show has become one of the highlights of the opening ceremonies on Friday in Tokyo.

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How to Get The 170-Page Data-Rich Editorial Olympic Guide By Swimming Stats

This is an ad-free, one-off, 170-page editorial Olympic Guide produced for media outlet’s coverage as well as for swimming nerds around the world.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: US Seeks 7th-Straight Men’s 100 Back Gold

If World Record holder Ryan Murphy (above) wins gold in the 100 backstroke in Tokyo, this will be America’s 7th consecutive gold medal in this event.

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SwimSwam’s Olympic Pick’ Em Contest: Ledecky, Peaty Emerge As Big Favorites

More than 99% of readers have picked both Katie Ledecky (women’s 1500 free) and Adam Peaty (men’s 100 breast) to win gold in their respective events in Tokyo.

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Australian Swimming League (ASL) CEO Offers More Insight Into Venture

Just days after the Australian Swiming League (ASL) was announced, its CEO Stuart Coventry provided a few more details about the unique organization.

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Over 80 Swimmers Carry Flags in Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremonies (Full List)

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are officially underway following the Opening Ceremonies, which featured over 80 swimmers carrying the flags for their countries.

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USMS Nationals Day 3: National Champion Breaststrokers Share Technique Advice

Learn how to perfect your breaststroke from some of the best.

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Who Was the Pianist at the #Tokyo2020 Opening Ceremonies?

Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara performed an energetic piano number during the opening ceremonies, which included playing at times with her elbow.

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Matt King Announces Transfer to Virginia After One Year at Alabama

SEC 100 free champion Matt King announced his decision to swim for the University of Virginia beginning in the fall. He will be transferring from Alabama.

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Soccer Players Kneel in First Test of Updated Olympic Protest Rules

Players on five women’s soccer teams took a knee before the early matches of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics – protests allowed by updated IOC rules.

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ISL Tickets Go on Sale for 2021 Regular Season in Naples, Italy

Caeleb Dressel, the 2020 ISL MVP, will return to represent the Cali Condors for the 3rd straight season, kicking off in August in Naples, Italy.

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Ireland’s Shane Ryan Drops Out Of 100 Backstroke Event In Tokyo

Another swimmer has dropped a significant event for these 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games which officially opened today, July 23rd.

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Adam Peaty: The elite psychology of an Olympic champion

On the day of the opening ceremonies for the 2020 Olympic Games, we have time to reflect on the journeys that led so many athletes to Tokyo

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USC Sends Record Number of 63 Olympians to Tokyo

Katinka Hosszu is one of 16 current and former Trojans swimming at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Stanford and Cal are sending the 2nd and 3rd most athletes.

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Adorable Lola Noses the Ball Across the Line for a Goal!

During the Olympic opening ceremony in the US on Friday on NBC, Nulo pet food went to the bench to find a gold medal retriever named Lola.

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