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.
Stanford Commit Gigi Johnson Posts 2:03 Lifetime Best 200 Meter Free in Georgia
SwimAtlanta’s Gigi Johnson dropped 3 seconds from her lifetime best 200 free time to win the event after placing 2nd in the 100 breast with another best time.
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.
Sarah Sjostrom Swims Best 100 Fly Since 2017 In Spite of Injury
Sarah Sjostrom, the World Record holder in the 100 meter butterfly, swam her best time since 2017 in prelims of the 100 fly 6 months after breaking her elbow.
2019 World Champion Daiya Seto Misses Out on 400 IM Final on Day 1 in Tokyo
Daiya Seto failed to make it back in the top 8 of the men’s 400 IM at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. He was ranked first in the world from 2019 to 2021.
Spartans Aquatic Club Breaks Another Age Group Record: 17-18 200 Medley
The Spartans Aquatic Club in Georgia has broken their 6th National Age Group Record in a relay, with the latest coming in the 17-18 boys’ 200 medley.
Lewis Clareburt, Brendon Smith Both Under Oceanian 400 IM Record During Prelims
Lewis Clareburt improved upon his record during heat 3 but Brendon Smith quickly took it for himself during the next heat.
Tokyo Olympic Organizers Move Up Rowing Schedule to Avoid Typhoon
Rowing events were moved from Sunday and Monday to Saturday and Sunday, respectively, due to a typhoon that has formed is projected to hit the Tokyo area.
Olympic Champion Kaitlin Sandeno Breaks Down Life in the Olympic Village
Sandeno gives us the rundown on adjusting to life in the Olympic Village, managing nerves before your races, and keeping your pre-race emotions in check
Tokyo Day 1 Prelims: Seto And Hosszu Prepare For Battle In The 400 IM
Defending Olympic champion, 2019 World Champion, world record holder, and top seed Katinka Hosszu is back in action at the Olympic Games.
East Carolina Adds ACE Aquatic Club’s Meghan Armstrong to Class of 2025
Meghan Armstrong from Kennesaw, Georgia has announced her plans to swim for East Carolina University in the fall.
