Rio Rapid Fire: Day Four Prelims
Kyle Chalmers of Australia and Caeleb Dressel of the United States raced in the same heat. Chalmers got the better of Dressel in 47.90 while Dressel finished just one one-hundredth behind him in 47.91.
Kyle Chalmers Breaks World Junior Record in 100 Free
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Duncan Scott Breaks Eight Year-Old British Record In 100 Free
Duncan Scott broke an eight year-old British record in the 100 free this morning to qualify 3rd overall for the final.
Day 4 Prelims Preview: Loaded Men’s 100 Freestyle Gets Underway
The men’s 100 freestyle headlines four events at day 4 prelims in Rio.
Rio 18-&-Under Medalists: Canada Still Leads as Oleksiak Grabs Silver
Oleksiak broke her own Junior World Record with her swim in tonight’s 100 fly final, where she placed 2nd only to World Record holder Sarah Sjostrom.
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.
Day 2 Relay Lineups: Phelps, Held Swimming On U.S. 400 Free Relay
Michael Phelps will officially make his 2016 Olympic debut tonight in the 400 free relay.
Day 2 Relay Speculation: Top 4 Teams To Make Changes In Men’s 4×100 Fr
We will likely see former Cal teammates Nathan Adrian and Anthony Ervin contest the 400 free relay final tonight for the U.S.
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.
Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Men’s 100 Free & The Chase For A 46
With the defending Olympic Champion, 2015 World Champion, and current fastest man of 2016 all throwing their hats into the ring in the men’s 100 freestyle, we could see them push the boundaries of the 47-barrier.
Michael Bohl Talks Relay Takeovers as Aussies Train at Auburn
The Australian swim team is finding time outside of hard training to relax and strengthen the team dynamic with little time to go before Rio.
Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Men’s 4×100 Free Relay
At the past 2 Olympic games, one of the major headlines has been the rivalry between Team USA and France in the 4×100 free relay. While the rivalry continues this summer, a new team is in the mix.
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Aussie Cameron McEvoy Drops 200 Free In Rio
The fastest 100m freestyler ever in a textile suit, Cameron McEvoy, has decided to drop the men’s 200m freestyle from his Rio repertoire.
Abood, Magnussen, Roberts Added to 2016 Australian Olympic Roster
James Magnussen won’t get the opportunity to defending his Olympic silver medal in the 100 free this August, but he will get the chance to help Australia revive its 400 free relay in Rio.
