Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 1 Finals Photo Vault
Loving every minute of being at the Olympic Games, here are my favorite shots from the first session of finals here in Tokyo:
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.
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
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.
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 Prelims Live Recap
After a trying 2021, Japan’s Daiya Seto will set the tone for the host nation on the opening night of competition in the men’s 400 IM.
Women’s 400 Free Relay: Splits, Swaps, and Sleepers From Prelims
After finishing 5th in prelims of the women’s 400 free relay on Saturday, American coaches have a big decision to make for Sunday morning’s final.
Overreacting: Seto, Hosszu Struggle In 400 IM, Americans Come Out Firing
A combined seven 400 IM World Championship gold medals between them, Daiya Seto and Katinka Hosszu struggled through the prelim heats on Day 1 in Tokyo.
Giochi Olimpici Tokyo 2020: Batterie Day 1 Risultati Live
Risultati Live del primo giorno di gare all’Olympic Aquatic Centre di Tokyo per i Giochi Olimpici di Tokyo 2020, in acqua 10 italiani
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Aussie Dominance in Women’s 4×100 FRR
Australia has dominated this relay recently, setting world records in 2014, 2016 and 2018. But 2021 might be their best roster yet.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: McKeon & Campbell Hunting 1-2 in W 100 FR
In the absence of reigning Olympic Champion Simone Manuel, Australians Cate Campbell and Emma McKeon are looking to claim a 1-2 finish in the 100 freestyle.
More US Trials Awards: The Most Improved Olympians At Omaha 2021
Kate Douglass, Erika Brown, Patrick Callan, Natalie Hinds, Rhyan White, and Bryce Mefford came back for redemption in 2021, improving upon their 2016 swims.
Linnea Mack Swims Her 2nd Sub-54 Second 100 Meter Free at SMOC: 53.91
Linnea Mack did not break 54.00 in the Olympic Trials final last week, but both of her 100 meter free times today would have made the U.S. Olympic team.
Follow the 2020 U.S. Olympic Roster on Instagram and Twitter
Here is a complete list of each U.S. Olympic swimming athlete’s Instagram and Twitter usernames. Follow along as they prepare for Tokyo.
Only 11 Out of 26 US Olympic Swimmers Were On 2018 Pan Pacs Team
Paige Madden (above) is part of an unusually-large group of swimmers to make the Olympic Team in spite of not racing at the previous Pan Pacs.