Rio Rapid Fire: Day Three Finals
Repping the stars n’ stripes Ryan Murphy of the USA managed to continue a longstanding tradition of American excellence in the 100m backstroke with a gold medal performance. His 51.97 makes him the fastest textile swimmer of all time in the event and ranks as the second fastest performance ever only behind Aaron Peirsol’s world record.
Fu Yuanhui, Xu Jiayu Set Chinese Records in 100 Backstroke
Fu Yuanhui and Xu Jiayu both set Chinese records in the 100 meter backstroke tonight in two electrifying and surprising finals that put both swimmers on the podium.
Rio Day 3 Medal Table: Dominant Medal Haul for Team USA
Lilly King won a historical battle against Yulia Efimova tonight, adding one more gold to the USA total.
Kylie Masse Breaks CAN Record In 100 Back, Wins First Olympic Medal
Canadian Kylie Masse won bronze in the women’s 100 back in a new national record, the Canadian women three medals in three days.
Finals Preview: Women’s 100 Breast, Men’s 100 Back Headline Night 3
World record watch will be on again tonight in the men’s 100 back.
Juegos Olimpicos Río 2016: Finales día 2
JUEGOS OLÍMPICOS RÍO 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Natación: Agosto 6-13 Estadio Olímpico Acuático, Parque Olímpico de Barra, Río de Janeiro…
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.
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.
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 Olympics: Day 2 Prelims Preview
Katie Ledecky will take to the pool for her first individual event of the Olympic Games; the 400 free.
2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team Complete Roster
See the offical roster for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team.
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: Seebohm’s 100 Back Olympic Redemption
Emily Seebohm is the favorite to win the 100 back and grab the Olympic gold that she missed in 2012.
Relive The Meet of Tears: Post-Race Emotions of Olympic Trials (Video)
There was so much emotion put into every single swim, and no one saw that more than the support systems of these athletes.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Women’s Race Videos
Re-watch Lilly King’s 100m breaststroke victory, among other available race videos from the magical 8 days in Omaha.
Happy 4th: Meet Your 2016 U.S. Olympic Swim Team (PHOTO VAULT)
Katie Ledecky will swim at least four events in Rio, and things are looking pretty golden for the 19-year-old come August.
