Aug. 13, 2021
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Tom Dean fulfilled his Olympic dream by becoming champion of the 200 freestyle, using an approach that earned plaudits from Yannick Agnel.
Aug. 13, 2021
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“Can you imagine getting the opportunity to wear this presentation kit and stand on top of the podium?” mused Tom Dean in early June at his first kitting out day
Aug. 6, 2021
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Since the supersuit ban in 2010, no men's relay had broken a long course world record in swimming... until last week's Tokyo Olympic Games.
Aug. 1, 2021
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The Americans did not reach their usual golden heights, but this Olympics produced amazing U.S. moments and an impressive medal collection.
Aug. 1, 2021
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In February, Sarah Sjostrom swam a 24.07 50 free (her fastest time in 2021) before breaking her elbow that same month. She just swam a 24.07 to win silver.
Aug. 1, 2021
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When the British men's 4x100 medley relay won silver in the final event, it ensured Team GB left Tokyo with a record Olympic medal haul.
Aug. 1, 2021
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Ryan Murphy, Caeleb Dressel and Zach Apple were the fastest swimmers on their respective strokes as the U.S. won gold and set a new world record.
Aug. 1, 2021
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There was more on the line for the U.S. in this race than just a Gold medal. For Team USA, the men's 4x100 medley relay is a matter of tradition and legacy.
Aug. 1, 2021
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Ryan Murphy (on deck) and Caeleb Dressel (in the water) will swim legs on the men's 400 medley relay in finals. But who will the US use on the breaststroke leg?
July 31, 2021
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On paper, the Americans are very slight favorites in both the women's & men's 400 medley relays on the last day of swimming at the Olympics.
July 31, 2021
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We saw two world records, an Olympic record, Katie Ledecky with the 3-peat, and a very questionable coaching decision for Team USA's mixed relay on Day 7
SwimSwam's Top 5 Swims of the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games: Day 7
#5 â W 50 Free: Emma McKeon has been on a roll at these Olympic Games, and she continued that in the 50 free semi-finals, setting a new Olympic record at 24....
July 31, 2021
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Italy took down National Records in the women's 4x100 medley relay and 4x100 mixed medley relay (above.) Great Britain broke the mixed medley relay WR.
July 31, 2021
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Lineup decisions doomed the American in the mixed medley relay, but two more medley relays are coming up on the final day of the Olympics.