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Romanian teen swimmer Popovici breaks 2009 mark in 100 free

Seventeen-year-old David Popovici of Romania has become the youngest swimmer to break the world record in the men’s 100-meter freestyle.

Defending champ Dressel drops out of 100 freestyle at worlds

Two-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.

Huske, Dressel, Walsh win more U.S. golds at swimming worlds

Torri Huske, Caeleb Dressel and Alex Walsh have all won golds for the United States on the second day of racing at the world swimming championships.

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.

Top Record-Breaking Moments of the Tokyo Olympic Games

Catch up on all the biggest records set at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics come to a nuanced end

The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics have officially come to an end.

The Perseverance Games: Surreal Olympics approach their end

The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games finally come to a close after an exhausting, enlightening and sometimes enraging run.

Caeleb Dressel’s former roommate, Salem native shares thoughts on his ‘best friend’ winning gold

While 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

More 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.

What a splash! 5 takeaways from the swimming competition in Tokyo

Well, that was as fast as Caeleb Dressel swimming the 50-meter freestyle.

Milestone medals in pool, 100-meter dash on tap at Olympics

Caeleb Dressel and Emma McKeon earned milestone medals at the Olympic pool before the race to determine the fastest man in the world took center stage.

7th heaven: Aussie McKeon leaves Tokyo with 7 swim medals

Emma McKeon won two more gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, making the Australian the first woman to earn seven medals in swimming at a single Games.

Abrahamson: Tokyo swim meet wraps up successfully as America weighs its gold standard

As the swimming events at the Tokyo Olympics conclude with fewer medals and a lot fewer golds for the United States, what comes next?

Tokyo Olympics Day 9: Swimming wraps, BMXers fly

Day 9 at the Tokyo Olympics saw the final medals of the Games for the U.S. swimmers and the first for the track and field contingent.

U.S. breaks world record for medley relay gold, Dressel's fifth

With 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.

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats

Caeleb Dressel capped one of the greatest performances in Olympic history with his fourth and fifth gold medals of the Tokyo Games.

Caeleb Dressel sprints to third individual gold in 50m freestyle

Caeleb Dressel closed out a perfect three-for-three performance in individual events at the Tokyo Olympics with a gold medal in the men's 50 freestyle.

Swimming Day 9 roundup: Dressel captures third individual gold

Get primed for swimming on Day 9 of the Tokyo Olympics with the top storylines to follow from each event.

Swimming Day 9 preview: Dressel chases two more golds on final day in the pool

Caeleb Dressel can increase his Tokyo gold medal haul to five on the final day of swimming at the Tokyo Olympics.

Pool finale: Dressel, McKeon highlight last day of swimming

American star Caeleb Dressel still has a shot at five gold medals.

Tokyo Olympics Day 8: Dressel and Ledecky rule the pool, again

Caeleb Dressel set a world record and Katie Ledecky won her third straight 800m freestyle gold Saturday at the Tokyo Olympics.

Ledecky, Dressel star for US; Thompson-Herah wins 100 meters

Katie Ledecky made more history for the U.S. in the pool.

Move aside, Caeleb: Aussie McKeon has quite a medal haul

For all the focus on Caeleb Dressel, Australia’s Emma McKeon could leave the Tokyo Olympics with more swimming medals than anyone.

Abrahamson: Dressel delivers virtuoso performance with three blazing swims in 80 minutes

After 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.

'Florida Man' Caeleb Dressel stays true to his Sunshine State roots

You can take the man out of Florida, but you can't take the "Florida Man" out of Caeleb Dressel.

U.S. swimmers and supporters celebrate from an ocean away

While they cannot be in person at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, supporters of Team USA swimmers send their love from afar.

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.

Chaotic waters: US stars win, but Dressel won't get 6 golds

Caeleb Dressel has won his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a world record in the 100-meter butterfly.

Caeleb Dressel adds 100m butterfly gold, breaks world record

Caeleb Dressel went wire-to-wire to win gold in the men's 100m butterfly.

Swimming Day 8 roundup: Dressel breaks 100m butterfly world record

Get primed for swimming on Day 8 of the Tokyo Olympics with the top storylines to follow from each event.

Olympic Latest: Bencic wins tennis gold for Switzerland

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland won the women’s tennis gold medal in singles and she could add another in doubles.

Swimming wraps up with Dressel going for another gold medal

The final night of swimming gives Caeleb Dressel and four-time Olympic medalist Simone Manuel more chances to collect hardware on Day 8 of the Tokyo Games.

Swimming Day 8 preview: Signature events for Dressel, Ledecky

Get primed for swimming on Day 8 of the Tokyo Olympics with the top storylines to follow from each event.

US star Manuel returns to pool for 50 free after long layoff

After an Olympics with plenty of free time, Simone Manuel has finally gotten back to racing.

In Olympic first, men, women swim together in wild medley

The Olympic debut of the 4x-100-meter mixed medley relay lived up to its promise of utter chaos and unpredictability.

Dressel considered on ill-fated relay, saw no chance of gold

Caeleb Dressel has a shot to win six gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics.

South African sets world swim record; Aussies add 6th gold

Tatjana Schoenmaker knocked off the first individual world record in swimming at the Tokyo Olympics.

Swimming Day 7 roundup: Michael Andrew highlights four finals

Catch up on the action from the Tokyo Aquatics Center on Day 7 of swimming at the Olympics.

Caeleb Dressel scares own world record in 100m butterfly semifinal

Team USA's Caeleb Dressel broke the Olympic record in the 100m butterfly for his third Tokyo gold.

Caeleb Dressel goes for more gold on Day 7 of Tokyo Games

Caeleb Dressel is expected to be the star of Day 7 at the Tokyo Games as he seeks his third gold medal in Friday night coverage of the Olympics.

Swimming Day 7 preview: Caeleb Dressel closes in on WR, Michael Andrew eyes IM gold

Get primed for swimming on Day 7 of the Tokyo Olympics with the top storylines to follow from each event.

Watch the first mixed-gender swimming race in Olympics history

For the first time ever in Olympic competition, men and women raced side-by-side Thursday in the preliminary heats of the mixed 4x100m medley relay.

Caeleb Dressel ties Olympic record in 100m butterfly prelim

Caeleb Dressel went 50.39 in his 100m butterfly preliminary heat to tie the Olympic record.

It's a keeper: Caeleb Dressel wins Olympic gold on his own

Caeleb Dressel tossed his gold medal from a winning relay at the Tokyo Olympics to a teammate in the stands.

Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnastics

Caeleb 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

From 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.

Living up to the hype: Dressel wins 1st individual gold

Caeleb Dressel lived up to the hype in an Olympics where many of the U.S. favorites have faltered.

Swimming Day 6 roundup: Dressel sprints, Ledecky anchors

Catch up on the action from the Tokyo Aquatics Center on Day 6 of swimming at the Olympics.

Olympics Latest: US women's volleyball reaches quarterfinals

The U.S. women’s volleyball team won its third straight match at the Olympics and is assured of a spot in the quarterfinals.

Swimming Day 6 preview: Caeleb Dressel races 100m freestyle, Ledecky leads U.S. relay

Get primed for swimming on Day 6 of the Tokyo Olympics with the top storylines to follow from each event.

British swimmers make relay history; US doesn't even medal

For the first time in more than a century, Britain claimed relay gold at the Olympic pool.

Swimming Day 5 roundup: Katie Ledecky doubles up

Catch up on the action from the Tokyo Aquatics Center on Day 5 of swimming at the Olympics.

Five swimming events to be decided on Day 5 of Olympics

Day 5 of the Tokyo Games features another busy day at the Aquatics Centre with five swimming finals and the men’s diving synchronized springboard final.

Swimming Day 5 preview: Katie Ledecky primed for historic double

Get primed for swimming on Day 4 of the Tokyo Olympics with the top storylines to follow from each event.

Biles tries to lead Team USA to third consecutive gold medal

Simone Biles and Team USA seek their third consecutive gold medal in women's gymnastics in Tuesday's team final.

Michael Phelps cheers on Team USA’s young rookie swimmers

23-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.

Titmus, Doncic make memorable Olympic debuts

Ariarne Titmus and Luka Doncic made memorable Olympic debuts.

Tokyo Olympics Day 3 Roundup: Pool thrillers and a skeet sweep

Day 3 of the Tokyo Olympics saw some thrillers in swimming.

Caeleb Dressel leads off 4x100m freestyle relay as U.S. claims gold

The United States claimed victory in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay behind strong swims from Caeleb Dressel and the rest of Team USA.

Dressel wins US Olympic swimming gold; Aussie beats Ledecky

Caeleb Dressel got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming, while Katie Ledecky found herself in a very unusual position: Second place.

Swimming Day 3 roundup: Ledecky and Titmus clash in 400 free, Dressel leads Team USA

Follow along as we round up the action from Day 3 of the Tokyo Olympics swimming competition.

Day 3 swimming preview: Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel eye first Tokyo medals

Look ahead to this evening's swimming finals.

Biles and Ledecky headline Day 2 of Olympic competition

Two of America's biggest stars begin their Tokyo Games on Sunday.

Bring the pain: Olympic swimming begins with grueling 400 IM

Chase Kalisz knows what’s coming: Pain, and lots of it in the 400-meter individual medley that gets swimming underway at the Tokyo Olympics.

Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Olympics start

A 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.

Tokyo Countdown 3-2: 25 days, 25 amazing Olympic memories

The Tokyo Games are almost here. We look back at 25 Olympic memories during the 25-day leadup.

Spotlight beckons Caeleb Dressel, swimming's reluctant star

Caeleb Dressel could win as many as seven medals in the pool at the Tokyo Olympics.

How to watch swimming at the Tokyo Olympics

Find out where to watch every heat of the Tokyo Olympics swimming program.

Athletes go it alone in Tokyo as families watch from afar

There won’t be any reaction shots of excited, shocked or crying family members in the stands at the Tokyo Olympics.

6 swimmers going to the Olympics you should know about

We lost a lot last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of those things was the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Meet the 2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team

The Tokyo Olympics Swim Team roster is finalized and includes stars such as Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel, plus many new faces.

Top moments from U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel, Simone Manuel, Michael Andrew and more provided unforgettable moments at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.

What a comeback: Manuel wins at trials, Adrian falls short

Simone Manuel is going back to the Olympics.

U.S. Swimming Trials Night 8: Live updates, results, highlights from Omaha

Just 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.

Dressel, Ledecky romp to wins at US Olympic swim trials

The stars shine brightly on the next-to-last night of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha.

U.S. Swimming Trials Night 7: Live updates, results, highlights from Omaha

Caeleb Dressel will be on world record watch as he attempts to qualify for his signature event, the 100m butterfly, on Night 7 at U.S. Swimming Trials.

Caeleb Dressel scares own world record, continues path to historic Games

Caeleb Dressel is well on his way to a potentially historic Olympic performance after advancing to the final in his second individual event for Tokyo.

Dressel wins, but Manuel fails to advance in swim stunner

After a long week of waiting, Caeleb Dressel finally punched his ticket for the Tokyo Olympics with a victory in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials.

Caeleb Dressel qualifies for second Olympics with 100m free win at Trials

Thirteen-time world champion Caeleb Dressel qualified his first event for the Tokyo Olympics Thursday night.

U.S. Swimming Trials Night 5: Live updates, results, highlights from Omaha

Caeleb Dressel highlights Night 5 at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha.

2 for 2: Ledecky wins her shortest, longest races at trials

Katie Ledecky’s most grueling night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials resulted in two more victories.

The Lilly King Show: Swimmer bringing brash talk to Tokyo

The Lilly King Show is headed to Tokyo.

Lochte fails to advance in 200 free prelims at US trials

Olympic champion Ryan Lochte has failed to advance from the preliminaries of the 200-meter freestyle in his first event of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

Simone says: Olympic champ pushes for change in, out of pool

Outside of it, the Olympic champion is pushing herself in a new endeavor to boost the profile of women’s sports. AdShe’s aiming to defend her 100 free title at the Tokyo Olympics, delayed for a year by the coronavirus pandemic. When Stanford closed its facilities last March, Manuel and training partner Katie Ledecky found a backyard pool to work out in. He failed to make it out of the preliminaries, finishing 32nd in the 100 free and 25th in the 100 breaststroke. Blake Pieroni won the men’s 100 free in 49.19 seconds.

With COVID-19 surging, swimmers return to racing in the US

Irvine is hosting about 240 swimmers — a mix of national team members, collegians and high schoolers — competing outdoors under strict safety guidelines at a time when COVID-19 is surging again in many parts of the country. Ryan Lochte, seeking to make his fifth Olympic team at age 36, is competing at the U.S. Open site in Sarasota, Florida. Swimmers enter the complex through a designated spot and follow a progression from the warm-up pool, competition pool, warm-down pool and exit. The number of swimmers who can be in the same lane training at the same time is limited to a maximum of four. Multiple sessions are being staged to keep the number of swimmers at the complex at one time lower.

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