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Simone Manuel of the United States, left, reacts with teammate Katie McLaughlin, right, at the pool during a swimming training session at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Flying start: American swimmers do just fine without Phelps

By Paul Newberry Jul. 25, 2021 05:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 17, 2021, file photo, United States' Bryson DeChambeau gestures as he lines up his putt on the 2nd green during the third round of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England. DeChambeau has tested positive for COVID-19 before leaving the United States for the Olympics and will miss the Tokyo Games. He’ll be replaced by Patrick Reed. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
DeChambeau, Rahm out of Olympics after positive COVID tests

By Jake Seiner Jul. 25, 2021 05:32 AM EDT

Chase Kalisz, of the United States, celebrates winning the final of the men's 400-meter individual medley at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold

By Paul Newberry Jul. 24, 2021 09:48 PM EDT

First Lady of the United States Jill Biden watches the swimming competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Japanese star Seto misses in 400 IM as Olympic swim starts

By Beth Harris Jul. 24, 2021 06:57 AM EDT

Chase Kalisz reacts after winning the Men's 400 Individual Medley during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Phelps factor: Kalisz claims return trip to Olympics

By Paul Newberry Jun. 13, 2021 08:56 PM EDT