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Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics
Read full article: Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris OlympicsKatie Ledecky has capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win the same event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-meter freestyle.
Simone Manuel flops in the 50 free, fails to advance out of the heats in Olympic swimming
Read full article: Simone Manuel flops in the 50 free, fails to advance out of the heats in Olympic swimmingIn another disappointment for the American swim team, Simone Manuel has been eliminated in the preliminaries of the 50-meter freestyle.
Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across Paris
Read full article: Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across ParisLéon Marchand completed his dominating run through the Paris Olympics, capturing his fourth swimming gold with another runaway victory in the 200-meter individual medley Friday night.
Australian women off to a dominant start in their Olympic swimming rivalry with the US
Read full article: Australian women off to a dominant start in their Olympic swimming rivalry with the USThe Australian women are about the surest thing in swimming, and they showed it Saturday on the first night in the Paris Olympic pool.
Dressel and Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Keep an eye on Kate Douglass, too
Read full article: Dressel and Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Keep an eye on Kate Douglass, tooCaeleb Dressel has locked up his second individual race in Paris, giving him another chance to shine after his stellar performance at the last Olympics.
He's back! Caeleb Dressel looks like himself again, winning at US Olympic swim trials
Read full article: He's back! Caeleb Dressel looks like himself again, winning at US Olympic swim trialsCaeleb Dressel has earned his first individual race of the Paris Games, winning the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
American swimming stars Dressel and Manuel settle for relay spots at US swim trials
Read full article: American swimming stars Dressel and Manuel settle for relay spots at US swim trialsComing back from long layoffs, American swimming stars Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel had to settle for relay spots at the Olympics on Wednesday night.
Tokyo Olympic star Caeleb Dressel makes his debut at US swim trials, advancing in the 100 free
Read full article: Tokyo Olympic star Caeleb Dressel makes his debut at US swim trials, advancing in the 100 freeCaeleb Dressel has made his debut at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, posting the third-fastest time in the preliminaries of the 100-meter freestyle.
Swimming 101: Top storylines since the Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: Swimming 101: Top storylines since the Tokyo OlympicsA summary of the top storylines in the sport of swimming that have taken place since the Tokyo Olympics, focusing on the biggest personalities looking ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Dolly Parton celebrates Paris Olympics with "We Are the Champions" cover
Read full article: Dolly Parton celebrates Paris Olympics with "We Are the Champions" coverDolly Parton and NBCUniversal collaboarte on music video for "We Are the Champions/We Will Rock You" to promote one year until the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for swimming worlds after 22nd place in 50 freestyle
Read full article: Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for swimming worlds after 22nd place in 50 freestyleTwo years after winning five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, Caeleb Dressel has failed to qualify for the swimming world championships.
Anthony Nesty is a significant presence at US swimming nationals in a sport struggling to diversify
Read full article: Anthony Nesty is a significant presence at US swimming nationals in a sport struggling to diversifyIn a sport still struggling to diversify, Anthony Nesty is a significant presence on the pool deck at the U.S. national championships.
Caeleb Dressel struggles to 29th in 100 freestyle at US swimming nationals
Read full article: Caeleb Dressel struggles to 29th in 100 freestyle at US swimming nationalsCaeleb Dressel has finished 29th in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. nationals to fall far short of qualifying for the world championships in an event he won at the Tokyo Olympics.
Defending champ Dressel drops out of 100 freestyle at worlds
Read full article: Defending champ Dressel drops out of 100 freestyle at worldsTwo-time world champion Caeleb Dressel is not defending his title in the men’s 100 freestyle at the swimming world championships after withdrawing before the semifinals.
Some countries pay more than six figures to athletes who bring home a medal -- but not the U.S.
Read full article: Some countries pay more than six figures to athletes who bring home a medal -- but not the U.S.Here’s a breakdown of what certain countries pay athletes when they win a medal in the Summer Olympics, according to Forbes.
Caeleb Dressel’s former roommate, Salem native shares thoughts on his ‘best friend’ winning gold
Read full article: Caeleb Dressel’s former roommate, Salem native shares thoughts on his ‘best friend’ winning goldWhile the Tokyo Olympics are wrapping up this week, Salem native, Ben Kennedy shared what it was like getting to watch his best friend Olympic swimmer, Caeleb Dressel compete in the Olympics.
Olympic families find solace, create bonds far from Tokyo
Read full article: Olympic families find solace, create bonds far from TokyoMore than 7,000 miles from Tokyo and hidden in a ballroom at a posh resort, Team USA family and friends are getting an Olympic experience they never would have half a world away.
Abrahamson: Tokyo swim meet wraps up successfully as America weighs its gold standard
Read full article: Abrahamson: Tokyo swim meet wraps up successfully as America weighs its gold standardAs the swimming events at the Tokyo Olympics conclude with fewer medals and a lot fewer golds for the United States, what comes next?
U.S. breaks world record for medley relay gold, Dressel's fifth
Read full article: U.S. breaks world record for medley relay gold, Dressel's fifthWith a win in the 4x100m medley relay, Caeleb Dressel became the first Olympian not named Michael Phelps to win five gold medals at a single Games since 1988.
Abrahamson: Dressel delivers virtuoso performance with three blazing swims in 80 minutes
Read full article: Abrahamson: Dressel delivers virtuoso performance with three blazing swims in 80 minutesAfter torching the pool in three different events on Saturday, Caeleb Dressel has a chance to accomplish something only achieved since 1992 by the legendary Michael Phelps.
Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?
Read full article: Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?The willingness of athletes, led by Simone Biles, to talk about the pressures they face as elite athletes on the Olympics stage, has forced a look at how NBC presents the Games to the public.
Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnastics
Read full article: Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnasticsCaeleb Dressel got his first individual gold medal, the Chinese women put together a record-setting relay and American Sunisa Lee won the women’s all-around gymnastics gold.
Abrahamson: Caeleb Dressel wins Olympics with tear-jerking video call after gold
Read full article: Abrahamson: Caeleb Dressel wins Olympics with tear-jerking video call after goldFrom the time he rocketed off the blocks in Lane 5 until he wiped his eyes and gave his earpiece back to Michele Tafoya — Caeleb Dressel won the race. And these Olympics.
Michael Phelps cheers on Team USA’s young rookie swimmers
Read full article: Michael Phelps cheers on Team USA’s young rookie swimmers23-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps opens up to Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb on TODAY about the young men and women competing for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Olympics start
Read full article: Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Olympics startA debate is brewing between former gold medalist Maya DiRado and some American swimmers over U.S. medal threat Michael Andrew’s decision not to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus on the eve of competition at the Tokyo Olympics.
U.S. Swimming Trials Night 8: Live updates, results, highlights from Omaha
Read full article: U.S. Swimming Trials Night 8: Live updates, results, highlights from OmahaJust three races close out the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials on Night 8: the men’s 50m freestyle, the women’s 50m freestyle and the men’s 1500m freestyle.