James Wilby

Erik Persson Edges Own SCM 200 Breaststroke Swedish Record at ISL Match 10

The two-time Olympian Persson’s previous best time was from the 2019 European Championships. He also owns the 100m breast Swedish record.

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New York Breakers Isolating After Athlete Tests Positive for COVID-19

After an athlete from the New York Breakers tested positive for COVID-19, the whole team will isolate until at least Saturday, officials stated.

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ISL Depth Charts: No Popovici Means Veterans Will Be Key For NY Breakers

Marco Koch will return to the NY Breakers and needs to use his experience as an elite-level breaststroker to lead the NY Breakers.

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Breakout Names from the 2016 U.S. Open That Became Tokyo 2020 Olympians

The 2016 U.S. Open was held right before the Rio 2016 Olympics for swimmers that *just* missed the team. Some standout names from that meet are now Olympians.

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Relay Lineups: Efimova/King Confirmed Breaststroke Medley Relay Prelims Legs

After their younger teammates out-swam them, veterans Yulia Efimova (ROC) and Lilly King (USA) have been put on the BR prelims spots for the 400 medley relay.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

China’s Zhang Yufei, the top seed by 1.3 seconds with 2:04.89, will race in the final of the women’s 200 fly on Thursday morning in Tokyo.

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Olimpiadi Di Tokyo 2020 Live Recap E Risultati Finali Day 5

La sessione di giovedì mattina, che consiste nelle finali e semifinali del giorno 5, produrrà cinque nuovi campioni olimpici.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 5 Finals Preview

Perhaps the race of the Olympics: 2016 Olympic champ Kyle Chalmers takes on 2017/2019 World champ Caeleb Dressel with gold and the world record on the line.

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Tokyo Rapid-Fire: Day 4 Swimming Headlines

Didn’t have time to watch day four finals last night live or today before day five? Read on for the biggest swimming headlines from day four of Tokyo 2020.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 4 Finals Photo Vault

So much emotion and excitement in one session! Here are some of my favorites from the morning of tears and cheers.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

USA’s Katie Ledecky will compete in the finals of both the 200 free and a new Olympic event, the women’s 1500 free, on Wednesday morning in Tokyo.

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Tokyo Rapid-Fire: Day 2 Swimming Headlines

Did you miss Sunday night’s action in Tokyo? Have no fear, SwimSwam has all the biggest swimming headlines from the second Olympic finals session for you.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

American superstar Katie Ledecky has her first opportunity for Olympic gold in Tokyo on Day 2 in the women’s 400 freestyle final.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 2 Finals Preview

Zhang Yufei has remained cool, calm, and collected throughout the prelims and semis of the 100 butterfly. Will she be able to hold off the field in the final?

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Tokyo 2020, Europe Day 1: 5 National Records Fall, Loughborough Swimmers Shine

Adam Peaty was in his element on day one, sporting a mustache while comfortably winning the 100 breast semifinal. There were no European medalists on day one.

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