Tokyo Relay Splits: Emma McKeon Blasts 51.35; Simone Gamble Pays Off for USA
Australia’s Emma McKeon’s split a 51.35 100 free on the Australian relay to become the 5th-fastest relay performance of all time.
Kalisz Takes 400 IM Gold, But About Those Final Times
The Americans went 1-2 in the en’s 400m IM here in Tokyo, led by Chase Kalisz and then Jay Litherland. But what happened with the times?
Tokyo 2020, Oceania Day 1: Aussies Begin With 3 Medals And A World Record
Australia did well for themselves during day 1 of the Tokyo 2020 Games, collecting a gold, silver, and bronze medal along with a new relay world record.
Tokyo 2020, North America Day 1: US Doubles Opening Night Medal Count From 2016
While there’s plenty of swimming to come in the next week, the USA team looks strong after doubling their Day 1 medal count from 2016
Tokyo Rapid-Fire: Day 1 Swimming Headlines
Want to catch up on all Olympic swimming action in record time? We’ve got you covered, with our daily “Tokyo Rapid-Fire” featuring the day’s top headlines.
Tokyo 2020, Asia Recap Day 1: Ohashi Brightens Up The Day
Get up to speed on the Asian continental highlights from just day one of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, featuring gold medalist Yui Ohashi.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Day 1 Medal Table: USA Wins 6 of 12 Swimming Medals
It was a great session for Team USA, which won 6 of 12 total swimming medals, including a near-sweep of all bronze medals.
Nicolo Martinenghi Slices .01 Off Italian Record In 100 Breast – 58.28
The 21-year-old has now lowered the record seven times, and has positioned himself to vie for a medal on Sunday after qualifying third for the final.
Australian Women Collect Olympic Gold With 3:29.69 4×100 Freestyle World Record
The Campbell sisters, Meg Harris, and Emma McKeon have collected the nation’s second straight relay gold in world record fashion.
Sjostrom Back To Form With 100 Free Olympic Record Lead-off
Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom may have broken her elbow earlier this year but the star is showing great shape already on just day 1 here in Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020, Africa Day 1: Hafnaoui Makes History With Upset 400 Free Gold
18-year-old Tunisian Ahmed Hafnaoui won Africa’s first medal in the men’s 400 freestyle with an upset gold over a veteran field.
Kalisz, Litherland Win First U.S. Medals Of Tokyo Games With 1-2 In 400 IM
Chase Kalisz and Jay Litherland picked up the first medals for Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with a 1-2 finish in the men’s 400 IM.
Day 1 Roundup: What are the Fans Saying on Social Media?
Fans, coaches, swimmers, and parents shared their thoughts on social media on Day 1 of swimming at the 2020 Olympics.
Relay Lineups: Simone Manuel Draws In For Americans On Women’s 4×100 Free
Despite finishing ninth in the 100 free at the U.S. Olympic Trials, Simone Manuel will anchor the women’s 400 free relay in the Olympic final.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 1 Finals Preview
On the slate include the men’s 400 IM final, women’s 100 FL semis, men’s 400 FR final, women’s 400 IM final, men’s 100 BR semis, and the women’s 400 FR relay.