Monthly Archives: August 2016

Allison Schmitt Leads Americans to Top of 800 Freestyle Relay Standings

Allison Schmitt led the United States out to an early lead in this morning’s 800 freestyle relay with a 1:55.95. She was followed b [...]

Rikke Moller Pedersen Leads 200 Breaststroke Prelims

Denmark’s Rikke Moller Pedersen posted a 2:22.72 for the top spot in tonight’s women’s 200 breaststroke semifinals. Rie [...]

Hungarian Relays Disqualified for Lineup Rule Violation

A pair of Hungarian relays were disqualified at the Olympic Games for a violation of FINA bylaw 9.3.6.2, which mandates that all swimmers [...]

Cate Campbell Sets Olympic Record in 100 Freestyle Prelims

World record holder Cate Campbell of Australia finished in a new Olympic record time of 52.78 this morning in the 100 freestyle prelim [...]

Set Of The Week Developing Sprint Power

Welcome to Swimming World’s Set Of The Week! This week’s set is a sprint set that works on developing both distance per stroke [...]

Womens 800 Free Relay Prelims Lineups Released Missy Franklin Leads Off for USA

After missing out on the finals of the 200 free, Missy Franklin will return to the pool in the prelims of the women’s 800 free rela [...]

2016 Rio Olympic Games Day 5 Prelims Live Recap

Everything you need to follow along live with day five prelims of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Competition begins at 1 p.m. local time (12 p. [...]
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