Rio Day 7 Medal Table: Tonight Highlights American Dominance
In one of the most exciting races of these Games, Dirado won the 200 back over the Iron Lady.
Twitter Recap: America Rules Twitterverse on Night 7
Anthony Ervin, the youngest AND oldest Olympic champion in history.
Ervin Passes Phelps to Become Oldest Swimmer to Win Solo Gold
Anthony Ervin of the USA became the oldest swimmer to win an individual gold medal tonight with his victory in the 50 free, sixteen years after he won the same event in Sydney.
ASIA: Joseph Schooling “Stops the Nation” with Singapore’s First Ever Olympic Gold
All eyes in Singapore were on swimming at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games tonight, as Swimming Singapore billed the men’s 100 fly as “The Race That Stops The Nation.” Now the Singaporeans have their first ever Olympic gold medal of any sport, courtesy of Joseph Schooling in the men’s 100 fly.
2016 Olympics: Day 7 Finals Photo Vault
Thanks to photographer Simone Castrovillari for these Olympic swimming photos.
South America: Medeiros’ Perseverance Inspires on Night 7
Etiene Medeiros (left) is Brazil’s last individual hope for the podium in pool swimming.
Joseph Schooling Stuns The World; Defeats Phelps To Win 100 Fly Gold
On day 7 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, rising star Joseph Schooling shocked the world in the men’s 100 fly final, winning gold and stopping Phelps from taking four straight titles in the event.
Africa Recap: Coventry Caps Off Historic Olympic Appearance in 200 BK
Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe has had an illustrious career– the 32-year-old, who just finished her last race of her 5th Olympics, has cemented herself as one of the greatest African athletes ever.
Manuel: Ledecky “Wasn’t Going to Fall Asleep” Until Hug after Gold
Simone Manuel had one last surprise awaiting her after her historic tie for gold with Canada’s Penny Oleksiak in the 100 free last night.
Ryan Lochte Talks Training With Conor Dwyer When He Makes His Comeback
Now that he’s finished his races at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Team USA’s Ryan Lochte sat down with the press to talk about his 200 IM race, and the possibility of training with his former Florida teammate Conor Dwyer after Rio.
Sun Yang Inspired By Phelps: “I Think It’s Amazing and Unbelievable”
China’s Sun Yang cited Michael Phelps as motivation for him to continue swimming into his thirties.
AgonSwim Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 8/10/2016
Presenting our list of Weekly Wonders for the weekend of August 5-7, 2016.
Watch: Team Canada Swimmers React To Penny Oleksiak Winning Gold
Oleksiak tied for the gold medal, winning her fourth medal of the Games and the first by a Canadian swimmer in 24 years. It’s also Canada’s first here in Rio.
Mireia Belmonte Sneaks Under Spanish Record in 800 Free Final
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro Prelims – 9:00 a.m/12:00 p.m…
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Seven Prelims Live Recap
Cate and Bronte Campbell of Australia will get the chance to redeem themselves in the 50m freestyle today after both failing to make the podium in the 100 last night.
