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United States' Johnny Hooper (2) scores against Japan during a preliminary round men's water polo match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Americans seek more swimming medals on Day 3 of Tokyo Games

By Jenna Fryer 8 hrs ago

Australia's Brendon Smith swims to win the bronze medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
When virus put premium on pools, Olympic swimmer went to sea

By Gerald Imray 9 hrs ago

Katie Ledecky, of the United States, reacts following her heat of the women's 400-meter freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Swim showdown: US star Ledecky, Aussie to battle for gold

By Beth Harris 12 hrs ago

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 15 hrs ago

Australian women's 4x100m freestyle relay team celebrate after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Untouchable: Aussie women continue 4x100 freestyle dominance

By Gerald Imray 15 hrs ago

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 15 hrs ago

United States' Johnny Hooper (2) celebrates after scoring against Japan during a preliminary round men's water polo match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Hooper delivers for US while family follows along from afar

By Jay Cohen 16 hrs ago

Lena Hentschel and Tina Punzel of Germany compete during the Women's Synchronized 3m Springboard Final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
Chinese duo easily win 1st diving gold of Tokyo Olympics

By Beth Harris 16 hrs ago

FILE - In this July 23, 2021, file photo, fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The Yoyogi National Stadium was the architectural jewel of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. It's being used again for the current Tokyo Olympics and remains one of the most important buildings of the 20th century. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, File)
The jewel of the 1964 Olympics: The Yoyogi National Stadium

By Stephen Wade 16 hrs ago

Ahmed Hafnaoui, of Tunisia, celebrates after winning the final of the men's 400-meter freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Tunisian teen wins surprise Olympic swimming gold

By Beth Harris 17 hrs ago

The refugee team carry the Olympic flag during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Dylan Martinez/Pool Photo via AP)
EXPLAINER: How team of refugee athletes made it to Olympics

By James Ellingworth 17 hrs ago

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 23 hrs ago

Chase Kalisz wins gold in men's 400-meter IM for 1st US medal at Tokyo Olympics; American Jay Litherland gets silver

23 hrs ago
TOKYO (AP) — Chase Kalisz wins gold in men's 400-meter IM for 1st US medal at Tokyo Olympics; American Jay Litherland gets silver. ...

Simone Biles, of United States, performs her floor exercise routine during the women's artistic gymnastic qualifications at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Olympics Latest: Rashitov wins taekwondo gold at Tokyo Games

24 hrs ago

FILE - In this June 20, 2021, file photo, Caeleb Dressel reacts after the men's 50-meter freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Omaha, Neb. For a man tabbed as swimming’s next superstar, Dressel could not be more disinterested. Of course, he cares about being fast in the pool. He just is not into anyone else’s expectations or comparisons. Fame is not his thing, either. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Biles and Ledecky headline Day 2 of Olympic competition

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 24, 2021 12:09 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

United States' Kaleigh Gilchrist plays against Japan during a preliminary round women's water polo match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Gilchrist's comeback arrives at Tokyo Olympics

By Jay Cohen Jul. 24, 2021 05:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 19, 2021, file photo, Michael Andrew participates in the men's 50 freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Omaha, Neb. A debate is fomenting between former gold medalist Maya DiRado and some American swimmers over Andrew's decision not to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus on the eve of competition at the Tokyo Olympics. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Olympics start

By Beth Harris Jul. 23, 2021 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 16, 2021, file photo, athletes compete during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Game men's basketball 3x3 test event at Aomi Urban Sports Park in Tokyo. The latest stop on the perennial search for a younger, more attention-span-challenged audience for the Olympics might look familiar — the blacktop, and 3-on-3 basketball. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
Japan's judoka stars look to calm nation's Olympic angst

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 23, 2021 12:03 PM EDT

Chase Kalisz of the United States arrives for a swimming practice session at the Tokyo Aquatics Center at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Bring the pain: Olympic swimming begins with grueling 400 IM

By Beth Harris Jul. 23, 2021 12:02 PM EDT