Swimmer Franziska van Almsick Given Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
10-time Olympic medalist Franziska van Almsick of Germany has been given a big honor by her country for her work in, and out, of the pool.
Lukas Martens Primo Uomo In Finale Olimpica Nei 400 Stile E 200 Dorso Dopo 52 Anni
Maertens diventa il terzo nuotatore di sempre a qualificarsi per la finale nei 400 stile e 200 dorso alle Olimpiadi e il quarto a farlo nei 200 stile/dorso.
Lukas Märtens Becomes First Man To Make 400 Free & 200 Back Olympic Final In 52 Years
Märtens became the third swimmer ever to make 400 free/200 back final at the Olympics and the fourth to do so in the 200 free/back.
How Tall Have Olympic Medalists Been Historically?
At 6’8 (203 cm), Matt Grevers is tied with Gustavo Borges for being the tallest Olympic swimming medalist we’ve ever seen.
The Tallest Female Olympic Swimming Medalists
At 6’1, Australian Cate Campbell was the tallest female swimming medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swim Previews: Ledecky an Underdog to Win Women’s 400 Free
Titmus leads this season’s 400 free world rankings by 2.3 seconds over Ledecky. In SwimSwam’s Pick’ems contest, 51% predict Titmus will win and 48% Ledecky.
Revenge of the Nerds: All-time Women’s Olympic Medal Winners
You might be surprised to learn that it’s Kirsty Coventry who has won the most individual Olympic medals, among women, of all time. Believe it. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Kirsty Coventry)
