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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 7 Finals Preview

Caeleb Dressel could swim three times tonight, chasing a 100 fly world record, a historic 50 free barrier, and the first-ever mixed medley relay Olympic gold.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap

Caeleb Dressel will lead the men’s 50 free, aiming to become the first man to go under 21 seconds in the 50 free since the bodysuit ban of 2010.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 7 Prelims Preview

Here’s what’s on the menu for day 7 prelims: the women’s and men’s 50 freestyle, the men’s 1500 free, and a set of 4×100 medley relays.

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Penny Oleksiak Swims 52.59 to Break Canadian 100 Freestyle Record

In the women’s 100 freestyle final, Penny Oleksiak managed to cut a tenth off of her Canadian Record, swimming a time of 52.59 for 4th place.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 6 Finals Preview

Tonight’s finals lineup: the women’s 200 breaststroke, men’s 200 backstroke, women’s 100 freestyle, and the men’s 200 IM.

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Tokyo 2020, North America Day 5: US Women Beat 4×200 WR But Finish 2nd Again

Just as it happened in 2019, the American women swam quicker than the former world record in the 4×200 free relay but wound up with a silver medal.

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Emma McKeon Hits 52.13 Olympic 100 Freestyle Record To Lead Tokyo Prelims

McKeon led the pack of talented swimmers during the Tokyo 2020 women’s 100 freestyle prelims with a 52.13 Olympic record.

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Tokyo Relay Speculations: Are King & Efimova Off Their Medley Relays?

Teens USA’s Jacoby and ROC’s Chikunova bested their veteran teammates King and Efimova in the 1BR final. But will the experienced vets keep their relay spots?

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 1 Finals Photo Vault

Loving every minute of being at the Olympic Games, here are my favorite shots from the first session of finals here in Tokyo:

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Australia, oro olímpico y estratosférico récord mundial en 4×100 libre femenino

Las australianas han conseguido su tercer oro olímpico consecutivo en 4×100 libre, batiendo el récord del mundo con 3:29.69.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Australia’s Emma McKeon should swim twice tonight, leading 100 fly semifinals and swimming a leg on Australia’s world-record-hopeful 4×100 free relay.

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Sarah Sjostrom Record Olimpico 100 Stile Nella Prima Frazione 4×100

Sarah Sjostrom ha stabilito il nuovo record olimpico nei 100 metri stile libero femminili nella prima frazione della staffetta 4×100 stile

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Tokyo Relay Splits: Emma McKeon Blasts 51.35; Simone Gamble Pays Off for USA

Australia’s Emma McKeon’s split a 51.35 100 free on the Australian relay to become the 5th-fastest relay performance of all time.

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Tokyo 2020, North America Day 1: US Doubles Opening Night Medal Count From 2016

While there’s plenty of swimming to come in the next week, the USA team looks strong after doubling their Day 1 medal count from 2016

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Australian Women Collect Olympic Gold With 3:29.69 4×100 Freestyle World Record

The Campbell sisters, Meg Harris, and Emma McKeon have collected the nation’s second straight relay gold in world record fashion.

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