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.
Overreacting: Former Olympic Champion Le Clos Barely Sneaks Into 200 Fly Semis
South African Chad Le Clos finished 16th in the men’s 200 butterfly prelims, escaping an unceremonious elimination by less than a tenth of a second.
Wang Jianjiahe Advances In 2nd To 1500 Free Final With 15:41.49 Asian Record
Jianjiahe was only about 6 seconds slower than newly minted Olympic record holder Katie Ledecky during the first-ever women’s Olympic 1500 free prelims.
Titmus derrota a Ledecky en 400 libre, su primer duelo de los Juegos de Tokio
Logrando el segundo mejor tiempo de la historia de 3:56.69, Titmus ha logrado el hito de derrotar a la leyenda Ledecky en el 400 libre olímpico.
Tokyo 2020, Asia Recap Day 2: Li Bingjie Makes History In 400 Free
Li Bingjie of China raced her way to the podium in the women’s 400m freestyle on day 2 of these Olympic Games.
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.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Day 2 Medal Table: Australia Closes Gap with United States
Ariarne Titmus beat Katie Ledecky in the women’s 400 free to pull Australia even with the United States in gold medals on Day 2.
Summer McIntosh Blasts 4:02.42 Canadian Record, Places 4th In First OLY Final
Summer McIntosh had never raced at a major international meet before Tokyo 2020 but has just pulled off a massive 4th place finish in Canadian record time.
Ariarne Titmus Batte Katie Ledecky Nei 400 Stile-Record Australiano
L’icona americana Katie Ledecky ha subito la sua prima sconfitta nei 400 metri stile libero. Ariarne Titmus è oro nei 400 con record
Li Bingjie Shatters Asian Record in 400 Free En Route to Bronze Medal
China’s Li Bingjie shattered her own Asian Record in the 400 freestyle, posting a time of 4:01.08 to claim a bronze medal in the event.
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?
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Confident American Lilly King will open her 2020 Olympic campaign on Sunday in women’s 100 breaststroke, beginning her quest to defend 2016 gold.
Summer McIntosh Lowers Canadian Record, Makes 400 Free Olympic Final At 14
McIntosh’s time of 4:02.72 breaks Brittany MacLean’s 2016 Canadian Record of 4:03.43, putting her in contention for a medal at the Tokyo Games.
Fairweather Drops 4 Seconds, Hits 4:02.28 NZL National Record
17-year-old Erika Fairweather swam fearlessly in the 400m free heats, cracking a New Zealand national record to make the final.
Li Bingjie Looks Solid with 400 Free Asian Record In Tokyo Heats
Li Bingjie of China hit a new national record and Asian continental record en route to taking the 2nd seed in the women’s 400m free.
