Leonardo De Deus Breaks Brazilian 200 Back Record
Leonard De Deus set a new Brazilian national record in the prelims of the men’s 200 back Wednesday morning in Rio.
Cate Campbell Cruises to Olympic Record With 52.78 100 Free
On day 5 in Rio, World Record holder Cate Campbell swam her way to a new Olympic Record with a 52.78 in the women’s 100 free prelims.
2016 Olympics: Day 5 Prelims Photo Vault
Thanks to photographer Simone Castrovillari for these Olympic swimming photos.
Federica Pellegrini Absent from 100 Free Prelims
Italian freestyle star Federica Pellegrini was a no-show today during the 100 freestyle preliminaries.
FINA Says Chemical Shortage, pH to Blame for Green Diving Pool
In a statement, FINA, the world governing body for Olympic aquatic sports including swimming and diving, says that pH levels…
Day 5 Relay Lineups: Franklin, Sjostrom In 800 Free Relay Heats
Missy Franklin will look to earn a spot in the 800 free relay final after a disappointing performance in the individual event.
Rio 2016 Day 5 Scratch/Add List: Refugee Swimmer Mardini, Russia’s Efimova Added In
The Refugee Olympic Team’s Yusra Mardini will be looking for another heat win in the women’s 100 free after taking 1st in her heat of the women’s 100 fly on day 1.
Halfway Check-In: Americans More Than Double Medal Count from Kazan
The Americans dominant display in the pool thus far is an incredible turnaround from where they were just 12 months ago at the World Championships.
17 Athletes Entered In Rio Under Inaccurate Worlds Times, Per Report #BCStheCONVO
Building off of SwimSwam’s prior reporting, British news outlet The Guardian has discovered 17 incorrect entry times on the start lists for the Rio Olympics.
Day 5 Prelims Preview: Phelps Begins Quest For 4th Consecutive 200 IM
Michael Phelps begins his pursuit for 4 consecutive Olympic titles in the 200 IM this morning.
Mr. 1:45.23? Conor Dwyer’s Olympic 200 Free a Model of Consistency
Conor Dwyer’s 200 free has been the model of consistency.
Ryan Lochte Becomes 2nd Most Decorated Male Olympic Swimmer In History
Ryan Lochte won his 12th career Olympic medal last night, making him the 2nd most decorated male swimmer in Olympic history.
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Phelps Ties 2000 Year Old Olympic Record
In addition to securing many other accolades, Phelps’ victory in the 200 fly tied him with a very long-standing Olympic record.
