2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 5 Finals Preview
Emma McKeon races the 100 free on day 5 in Birmingham, looking for her first CG win in the event and to add another gold to her record-setting tally.
2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
Today will mark yet another women’s backstroke thriller, as we’ll get to see Australian Kaylee McKeown and Canada’s Kylie Masse go head-to-head in the 50 bk.
Pioneer Maria Lenk Named Patron of Brazilian Swimming
Brazilian Swimming declared Maria Lenk its patron for her swim achievements and revolutionary experimentation with the breaststroke’s mechanics.
Drama Begins After England Gets Out Early During Men’s 4×200 Free Relay
Englan’s anchor Tom Dean got out of the competition pool as the eighth place relay Gibraltar was still about 10 meters from touching at the finish.
Daniel Jervis Withdraws from Commonwealth Games After COVID-19 Infection
Welsh swimmer Daniel Jervis entered the 2022 Commonwealth Games as a big favorite in the 1500 free, but he withdrew from Tuesday morning’s preliminary heats.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Chalmers Media Woes, Peaty Misses Podium, & Aussie Relay WR
We discuss Kyle Chalmers’ reaction to Australian tabloid media, Adam Peaty missing a 100 breast podium, and the Aussie women’s surprise world record
New Zealand Trying To Maintain Runner-Up Spot In C’Wealth Medal Table
Andrew Jeffcoat’s victory in the men’s 50m backstroke here in Birmingham helped New Zealand maintain its position as #2 in the swimming medal table.
2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
After making a statement in last night’s semi of the men’s 100 free, Kyle Chalmers has his eyes on gold and potentially the world’s top time in the final.
Kasia Wasick Goes From Trying to Make FINA ‘A’ Cut to Medaling at Worlds, US National Title
Katarzyna Wasick of Poland actually went a hair faster in Irvine (24.17) than she went to win silver in this event in Budapest last month (24.18)
WATCH: Commonwealth Games Full Day 3 Finals
Watch all of the action from Day 3 of finals at the Commonwealth Games, including Australia’s world record in the women’s 4×200 free relay.
Australia Wins Men’s 4×200 Free Relay Gold With New Comm Games Record: 7:04.96
Australia’s Winnington (above), Southam, Incerti, and Horton won gold with a 1.5 second lead over the field at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Jeffcoat and Acevedo Blast Kiwi and Canadian National Records in 50 Back
Javier Acevedo (above) is now the first Canadian under 25.00 in the 50 back while New Zealand’s Jeffcoat cracked his own national record to win gold.
Erin Gallagher Lowers Own 50 Fly SA Record, 26.05, Tying for Silver at Comm Games
Erin Gallagher broke her own 50 fly South African record on day 4 of the Commonwealth Games, tying for silver in 26.05.
Adam Peaty On 100 Breast C’Wealth Loss: “I Need To Find That Spark Again”
Last night Adam Peaty of Great Britain uncharacteristically came away medal-less in the men’s 100m breaststroke at a major international competition.
Emma McKeon Extends Her Status as Commonwealth Games’ All-Time Winner
With her victory in the 50 butterfly Emma McKeon has extended her lead as the most decorated Commonwealth Games gold medalist of all-time.