Youth Reigns For Oceanic Olympians On Day 2 In Rio
Australian sprinter Kyle Chalmers helped lead the youth’s charge into Rio for Oceanic Olympians on Day 2.
Asia Recap: Japanese Swimmers Continue Smashing Records on Rio Day 2
Japan’s Katsumi Nakamura became the first Japanese man to swim under 48 seconds in the 100 free, setting the new Japanese Record at 47.99.
2016 Speedo Juniors – All The Links You Need
The 2016 Speedo U.S. Junior National Championships open tomorrow in Minneapolis. Follow the action on SwimSwam as we bring you updates throughout the week.
North America Recap Day 2: Phelps Wins 19th Career Olympic Gold
Michael Phelps won his record 19th Olympic gold medal as the Americans regained glory in the men’s 400 free relay.
Rio Rapid Fire: Day Two Finals
Ledecky took almost a two-second chunk off her world record, sporting a 3:56.46 at the touch. Ledecky was over a body-length ahead of the world record line and several body lengths ahead of the remainder of her competitors.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Two Prelims Live Recap
Katie Ledecky will swim her first individual event of these games this morning, taking things out in the heats of the 400m freestyle. The world record holder will be looking to enter her first Olympic final in this event.
Horton Defends Words While Chinese Swim Team Demands Apology
The tension grows between Mack Horton and Sun Yang, as the Chinese swim team demands an apology for Horton’s ‘malicious’ attack.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Multiple World Records At Risk At Day 2 Finals
Multiple world records are expected to go down at night 2 finals, including the 100 fly featuring Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom.
Rio Rapid Fire: Day Two Prelims
Seventeen-year-old American Kathleen Baker topped the world this morning in the heats of the 100m backstroke. It appeared as though she even shocked herself with a best time of 58.84. That time throws her into the medal hunt if she’s able to repeat in semifinals and finals.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day One Finals Live Recap
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
Shi & Wu Win China’s 4th-Straight Women’s 3m Sychro Diving Gold
Shi Tingmao and Wu Minxia won the opening diving event at the 2016 Rio Olympics, giving China its 4th-straight Olympic gold in the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard.
2016 Canadian Championships: Day 4 Prelims Recap
Richard Funk took the top seed in the men’s 100 breast in a quick 1:01.49 this morning.
Asia: Hagino Wins First Ever 400 IM Gold for Japan to Break USA Streak
On day 1 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Kosuke Hagino made history for Japan in the first medal race of the meet. Heading into the Games, Hagino was the front runner in the men’s 400 IM, and he didn’t disappoint in tonight’s final.
Hosszu and Peaty Both Destroy World Records on Day One in Rio
Hungarian Katinka Hosszu and Adam Peaty of Great Britain both broke world records in an impressive fashion…
North America Recap Day 1: Canada Wins First Relay Medal In 24 Years
The Canadians won their first Olympic relay medal in 24 years today in the women’s 4×100 free.
